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Tickets for Oldham Athletic’s National League play-off final with Southend United at Wembley will go on sale from 12 noon tomorrow.

Allocation for both sides has been limited to an initial 17,500 as a result of capacity being affected by the closure of Wembley Park station on the day of the game due to essential maintenance work on the London Underground, which Transport for London have said cannot be changed.

This means Wembley Central Station will be the main station used by supporters on matchday, limiting the number of supporters who are able to travel by public transport.

There is potential for an additional 9,000 match tickets for supporters travelling by coach. The club has currently sourced 50 official coaches with further plans to increase this should it be necessary.

Where possible, supporters are strongly encouraged to book coach travel.

Season ticket holders will get priority on match tickets and official travel, with a maximum of four match tickets per season ticket holder.

All remaining tickets will go on general sale on Monday 26 May at 12 noon.

Sales will take place directly through the club and will be available online and in person.

Oldham Athletic supporters will be located in the west side of the stadium.

A singing section for Latics supporters will be located in and around the front of Block 134.

There are also 867 safe standing seats available in Blocks 132, 133, 134 and 135.

Tickets for priced at £40 for adults for Category 1 and £35 for Category 2 areas, and £18 for concessions – over 65s and under 16s.

All persons entering the stadium must be in possession of a valid ticket. The stadium policy states that no children under the age of 2 are permitted in any area of the stadium.

Due to safety reasons, buggies/pushchairs etc are not permitted into the stadium.

Areas for wheelchair users are located within each level in the stadium. Tickets will be sold in pairs i.e. one wheelchair and one personal assistant.

The allocation of these tickets will be determined following consultation with each club.

The price charged to wheelchair patrons is equivalent to the lowest price category, with their personal assistants gaining access free of charge.

Wheelchair patrons 16 years of age and under are also eligible for concessionary rates.

Blue Badge parking can be booked online at http://www.wembleyofficialparking.com/ at a cost of £25 per space.

A dedicated body of stewards with particular responsibilities for offering assistance to disabled spectators will be deployed at all appropriate locations within the stadium.

For mobility/sensory impaired visitors, Wembley Stadium can give advice to those who have specific customer requests.

Tickets will be sold at the lowest price with a personal assistant ticket free.

Row 30 is the best row if a patron can’t manage steps. Row 31 is best if patrons can manage a few steps but would like to have a free view of the pitch, other patrons standing will not obstruct their view.

Hospitality is available at Wembley for £199 per person. Any supporters who wish to book hospitality should contact Dale Harris at dale.harris@oldhamathletic.co.uk.

Official coach travel is available for £55, departing from the Joe Royle Stand.

Due to the public transport restrictions, organisers of all independent coaches must notify the ticket office so their coach can be registered for free parking.

Ticket office opening hours are as follows:

Saturday May 24, 9.30am-5pm; Sunday May 25, 11am-4pm; Bank Holiday Monday (May 26). 9.30am-4pm; Tuesday May 27, 9.30am-4pm; Wednesday May 28, 9.30am-7.45pm; Thursday May 29 – closed; Friday May 30, 9.30am-4pm; Saturday May 31, 9.30am-4pm.

Oldham Athletic will face Southend United in Wembley final

Latics’ opponents were decided by a penalty shoot-out, after the Shrimpers’ semi-final at Forest Green Rovers finished 2-2 after extra time.

Following a goalless first half, Southend took the lead in the 54th minute, but Ben Goodliffe’s opener was cancelled out by Ryan Inniss just after the hour.

Forest Green, who finished in third place – four places and 15 points ahead of Southend – went in front in the fourth minute of extra time through Emmanuel Osadebe and the hosts looked to be heading to Wembley. But Jack Bridge equalised in the 116th minute to force penalties.