The FA Cup semi-final match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, has been rescheduled due to concerns over fan accessibility and ticket sales. (‘I understand’ – Pep Guardiola joins calls to bring back popular FA Cup feature)
Manchester City faced challenges in selling their full allocation of 36,230 tickets, with reports indicating that thousands remained unsold. Factors contributing to this included high ticket prices, reaching up to £150, and logistical difficulties associated with Sunday evening travel from London. These issues led to a significant number of supporters opting out of attending the match. (Guardiola calls on FA to hold Cup semi-finals in north and ease fans’ burden)
In response to these challenges, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged the Football Association to consider relocating FA Cup semi-finals to northern venues such as Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium, Anfield, or Goodison Park. Guardiola emphasized that such a move would alleviate the financial and logistical burdens on fans, particularly those traveling from northern England. (Guardiola calls on FA to hold Cup semi-finals in north and ease fans’ burden, ‘I understand’ – Pep Guardiola joins calls to bring back popular FA Cup feature)
The rescheduling reflects a growing concern over the accessibility of major football events for fans, prompting discussions about potential changes to the traditional venue selection for semi-finals. (‘I understand’ – Pep Guardiola joins calls to bring back popular FA Cup feature)
