5pm UPDATE:Hull City say a small number of tickets for the FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley are likely to be available tomorrow (Friday) after hundreds of fans queued for hours at the KC Stadium today.
The ticket office is open this evening until 8pm. A club spokesman said barring a late surge today, a small allocation of tickets will be available tomorrow. It is understood most of these tickets are in the £115 bracket. Check for updates via Hull City's official website and Twitter feed.
This morning, Hull City put 5,500 tickets on general sale to fans who had attended the semi-final at Wembley. Supporters who had camped out since Wednesday lunchtime breathed a sigh of relief after getting their hands on the prized tickets. As the queue snaked around the stadium, the club initially warned those towards the back they might be disappointed and a sell-out was on the cards. ![hullcityfan]()
Hull City fan Megan Sewell with her FA Cup final tickets.
Samantha Clayton, of Kirk Ella, said: "Somebody representing the Allams gave us free pizza and there were also teas and coffees which was very nice. "There were a few of us and we waited in shifts and did about five hours each. There was a good atmosphere and it was a big relief to get in the ticket office. "I have friends coming from America so it's great they'll get the chance to see the game."
FA CUP FINAL TICKETS: Please note that the queue has reached such a length that those joining at the back are NOT guaranteed tickets #UTT
— Hull City Official (@hullcityteam) May 1, 2014
Richard Woods, 47, who had travelled down from Bedale in North Yorkshire, was among those who managed to get hold of a ticket. He said: "I was queuing since 1.30pm yesterday but it has been worth it. There was some really good craic as we waited. "There were already about 50 people here when I arrived. I feel sorry for those at the back because I don't think they have much of a chance." Club owners Assem and Ehab Allam arranged for food and hot drinks to be delivered to the hardy souls who camped out overnight.FA CUP FINAL TICKETS: Supporters are welcome to join the queue, but please note that you may be unsuccessful in obtaining a ticket #UTT
— Hull City Official (@hullcityteam) May 1, 2014
Hull City fan Megan Sewell with her FA Cup final tickets.Samantha Clayton, of Kirk Ella, said: "Somebody representing the Allams gave us free pizza and there were also teas and coffees which was very nice. "There were a few of us and we waited in shifts and did about five hours each. There was a good atmosphere and it was a big relief to get in the ticket office. "I have friends coming from America so it's great they'll get the chance to see the game."
By 9am, around 1,500 tickets had already been sold. David Herd was towards the back of the queue and said he didn't fancy his chances of getting a ticket for his wife.
He said: "I am a season pass holder and me and my son already have tickets, but I am hoping to get my wife one as well. She's at work but I'm retired so I have no excuse.
"My wife said to queue for a couple of hours but it is going to be a lot longer than that. My son is in a wheelchair so we didn't have to queue last time, so this is my penance."
Tickets for the cup final have been sold in phases. In phases one and two, tickets were sold exclusively to season pass holders.
Phase three, which began today and will continue tomorrow if any tickets remain, is a general sale to supporters who purchased tickets for the semi-final at Wembley. If tickets are available tomorrow, people will be able to purchase in person or over the phone.
Any remaining tickets will go on sale in phase four, a general sale to all-comers, on Tuesday, May 6.
