Wigan Athletics DW Stadium is expected to sell out ahead of Monday evenings FA Cup Fifth Round tie against Manchester City.
Monday 19 February 2018
FA Cup Fifth Round
DW Stadium
Wigan Athletic v Manchester City
Kick off 7:55pm GMT
Live on TV within the UK on BBC One
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Away support
Tickets for the North Stand were sold out around a week ago with approximately 5,400 City supporters expected to cheer on Pep Guardiola’s side.
🏆🎟️ Over 17,000 tickets have been sold for Monday night’s @EmiratesFACup fifth round tie with @ManCity!
Buy now and don’t miss out on this all-ticket fixture 👇https://t.co/QrEqZ0DJSI#wafc pic.twitter.com/tsalMHNTFh
? Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) February 15, 2018
The League One’s stadium can accommodate 25,113 (all seated) fans.
🥂 #MCFC supporters can still take up our Marquee hospitality offer, including match ticket for just £59!
All home hospitality packages are SOLD OUT!https://t.co/QrEqZ0DJSI#wafc#facup#wafcvcity pic.twitter.com/PE5ZdqkMxs
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) February 14, 2018
Average DW Stadium crowd – season 2017/18
Even though Paul Cook’s side are pushing for automatic promotion to the Championship their average attendance is well below their rivals with an average of just 9.038. This figure pales into insignificance compared to Bradford City’s 19.959.
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Will the game be a total sell out even though the tie is live on terrestrial TV?
Come on CITY!