Portsmouth heading to eclipse Millwall and Southampton to claim another Wembley attendance record

Pompey are poised to claim another attendance record at the new Wembley.
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The 2008 FA Cup final against Cardiff attracted 89,874 – still the ground’s largest football crowd since its reopening 13 years ago.

Now the Blues could also become the biggest single fanbase present for a domestic fixture at new Wembley as a neutral venue.

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As of yesterday, 42,500 tickets had been sold for their Leasing.com Trophy final against Salford on Sunday, April 5.

Pompey will exceed the 42,000 supporters present for last year's Checkatrade Trophy final - and claim a new Wembley record. Picture: PinPep Media/Joe PeplerPompey will exceed the 42,000 supporters present for last year's Checkatrade Trophy final - and claim a new Wembley record. Picture: PinPep Media/Joe Pepler
Pompey will exceed the 42,000 supporters present for last year's Checkatrade Trophy final - and claim a new Wembley record. Picture: PinPep Media/Joe Pepler

However, the initial allocation allows for a maximum of 50,300 – with seats still to reach general sale.

That would eclipse the previous record established by Millwall in May 2009 at the League One play-off final against Scunthorpe.

According to Millwall’s official website, 49,661 Lions fans were present when Kenny Jackett’s side suffered a 3-2 defeat.

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Other reports claim Southampton presently own the record, following their March 2010 clash with Carlisle in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final.

On that occasion, 44,000 Southampton seats were sold, although there were objections when further tickets were not made available.

Meanwhile, Carlisle accounted for around 22,000 in the total attendance of 73,476.

Incidentally, Millwall also proudly possess the record for the old Wembley – 47,349.

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In April 1999, they experienced a maiden Wembley visit when facing Wigan in the Auto Windscreens Shield final.

Of that 55,349 crowd, a staggering 47,349 are listed as being Millwall followers.

Since new Wembley launched in March 2007, Spurs have used the venue for domestic matches over several seasons.

However, as a neutral ground, Pompey are closing in on establishing a new record.

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There also remains the possibility the club could request additional tickets should they manage to sell-out their 50,300 allocation.

In the meantime, seats reach general sale on Friday, March 6, with online purchasing beginning from 3pm.

Phone sales commence at 10am on Saturday, March 7, while those wishing to buy in person from the Anson Road ticket office can do so from 9am on Tuesday, March 10.

Pompey sold around 42,000 seats for last season’s Checkatrade Trophy final against Sunderland, which they claimed on penalties.

The total attendance of 85,021 represents the highest in the history of the EFL Trophy.

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