Fratton End full as fans flock to cheer on Portsmouth in Wembley bid against Exeter

Pompey have sold more than 12,000 tickets for their Leasing.com Trophy semi-final against Exeter.

A place at Wembley is at stake when the sides meet at Fratton Park tomorrow night (7.45pm).

And a sizeable crowd will be present for the encounter with the League Two team, including a full Fratton end.

Such has been the demand for tickets, the Blues have opened all four stands for the occasion, a rarity in EFL Trophy fixtures.

Pompey are expecting a bumper Leasing.com Trophy crowd against Exeter on Tuesday night. In December, 2,413 attended a 2-1 win over Northampton. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Imagesplaceholder image
Pompey are expecting a bumper Leasing.com Trophy crowd against Exeter on Tuesday night. In December, 2,413 attended a 2-1 win over Northampton. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

As a result, the Milton end will house opposition fans, as opposed to being put in the South stand, which has been the usual approach in the competition.

The Blues’ previous highest home attendance in the Leasing.com Trophy this season was against Scunthorpe in the previous round, with 5,382 present.

That could be almost tripled tomorrow evening, with seats still available in the South stand and North stand upper.

The Wembley final is scheduled for Sunday, April 5.

Advance tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £5 for young person, senior and wheelchair/ambulant, and £1 for juniors.

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