Why Everton have received just 718 tickets for Fleetwood Town EFL Cup clash

Everton have confirmed the club have received just 718 tickets for the upcoming meeting with Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium in the EFL Cup quarter-final.

The Toffees will travel to Highbury Stadium on Thursday, December 17, for the 8pm kick-off, with the 718 travelling supporters significantly smaller than for most Everton away fixtures during the Premier League season.

The ticket allocation for away fans is also fewer than Arsenal were given by Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup fourth round at the end of October, and Everton have revealed the reason behind the reduced allocation.

Everton reveal reason for reduced allocation

Fleetwood Town allocated 841 tickets to Arsenal fans for the Gunners' trip to Highbury Stadium in the EFL Cup fourth round, which the Fishermen sensationally won 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.

However, Everton have been given a reduced allocation of 781 tickets for their quarter-final clash at Highbury Stadium, 60 tickets fewer than Arsenal were allocated.

According to Everton, the reason behind the reduced allocation is due to Fleetwood Town reviewing its stadium safety arrangements after the match against Arsenal.

Fleetwood Town subsequently made adjustments to accommodate operational requirements and maximise ticket availability for home supporters, and Everton have revealed that these changes have resulted in a slightly reduced away allocation.

Changes made to Everton's ticket distribution

Due to the reduced allocation and Everton receiving significantly fewer away tickets than during a usual Premier League fixture, with the club expecting demand to considerably exceed availability, the Toffees have explained that tickets will be distributed through a ballot process.

Having previously consulted with fan groups regarding the fairest approach to allocation tickets for matches where demand exceeds availability, the club have come to the conclusion that a ballot process is required to secure tickets.

The ballot will be open to 2026/27 season ticket members that have accumulated 126 away credits across the 2021/22 to 2026/27 seasons, up to and including Everton's recent away fixture against Newcastle United.

Official Supporters' Clubs members will also be required to submit applications through the ballot process, with members only eligible if they meet the required credit criteria.

The ballot application window will open on Thursday, November 19, at 10am and will close at 4pm on the same day, with ticket prices varying.

Adult ticket prices will cost £35 for seating and £33 for standing, over-65 tickets will cost £30 for seating and £28 for standing and under-16 tickets will cost £19 for seating and £18 for standing.

All applications will be notified of the outcome of their ballot application by 4pm on Friday, November 20.

FGG Says: Frustrating but understandable

Everton fans will be frustrated at receiving fewer tickets than Arsenal were allocated in the previous round, but following the reasoning provided by the Toffees as to Fleetwood's decision, it is certainly understandable.