Daily Mail · Dec 31, 2018
Newcastle denied increase on ticket allocation for clash at Sunderland
Newcastle's request for more tickets for their Under 21s' Checkatrade Trophy trip to arch-rivals Sunderland has been rejected on safety grounds.
The Magpies asked for an increase after the initial allocation of 2,800 for the third round tie at the 48,000-capacity Stadium of Light on January 8 sold out.
However, after considering written submissions from Northumbria Police and other key stakeholders, the English Football League decided to turn down the request.
An EFL statement said: 'It has been determined that Newcastle United supporters will be allocated 2,800 tickets for their upcoming Checkatrade Trophy Round Three tie with Sunderland.