Measures in place for Millwall fixture

Tickets for Charlton's first League meeting with Millwall in over 13 years will go on sale from the Valley commercial centre at 9am on Tuesday, November 24th.

And with demand from opposition supporters likely to exceed the Lions' allocation, the club is putting in place a series of measures to prevent away fans gaining tickets in home areas.

Futhermore, fans should note that tickets must be purchased in advance of the fixture on Saturday, December 19th (3pm). The Valley commercial centre will not sell match tickets on the day of the game, and will be closed until after the final whistle.

"We recognise that a larger number of visiting supporters than we can accommodate will wish to attend on December 19th, so we are putting in place a series of measures to limit their opportunity to obtain tickets in home areas,” explained Charlton operations director Mick Everett, writing in Saturday's Valley Review.

"Ultimately, however, we are reliant on the common sense and co-operation of our own fans, so we are asking for their help in maintaining segregation within the stadium.

"This does not mean that we regard every Millwall fan as a potential hooligan and we understand that your family member or friend might not cause any problems. However, experience tells us that an away fan in a home area is just as likely to run into problems from our own supporters."

Tickets in home areas will be sold only to current season-ticket holders and to Red Card holders with a purchase history of more than one Championship game from 2007-09, including lapsed season-ticket holders.

Places are priced £17, £22 and £25 adults, £17 over 60s and U21s, and £5 U18s. Fans should note that tickets will not be available to purchase online, while Valley Express places will only be sold in conjunction with home match tickets or to season-ticket holders.

Added Everett: "Operators will only be allowed to sell two tickets per applicant, but where fans can make an evidence-backed case to purchase more - for example, because they regularly do so - their request will be considered by senior staff, which may involve us calling fans back.

"Any Millwall fan identified in a home area will be liable to ejection, and sanctions will be pursued against the person who purchased the ticket on his or her behalf."

The sanctions will include confiscation of season tickets without compensation, in accordance with item three in the terms and conditions listed in supporters' season-ticket booklets.

The club has imposed similar restrictions on hospitality and staff purchases, and severely curtailed the number of complimentary tickets being issued for the League One clash.

Furthermore, there will be no upgrades on the day of the game, although tickets for collection will operate from the north-stand ticket office as usual.

Entry to Bartram's will be restricted to season-ticket holders and admission to the Superstore will also be controlled.

Said Everett: "We are sorry if these measures cause inconvenience to our fans and they should not be taken to imply that we expect December 19th to be much different from a normal matchday at The Valley. We don't.

"Nevertheless, we will be working with the police to ensure the safety and comfort of both sets of fans on the day, so that all concerned can enjoy a rare local derby with our South-East London neighbours."

Supporters can get the latest ticket information here.

Fans can secure a place at the final 12 Valley games of the season by purchasing a half-season ticket, with prices starting at £160 for adults (just £13.33 per game). U18s pay £40 and U11s £30, which is £3.33 or £2.50 per head. Get more details here.