If you’re chasing the magic of non-league teams or smaller clubs, tickets go on sale very early. For rounds one and two (the ones with the minnows), tickets often drop a few weeks before the match. Why so early? Because these clubs need to sell out to make their season, and they want you to buy before you forget.
Pro tip: Follow the club’s social media like a hawk. They’ll tweet, “Tickets now on sale!” followed by a link that might sell out in an hour. Yes, an hour. It’s basically a sport in itself.
And don’t be shy about buying from the away club’s website if the game is at a big stadium. Smaller teams often get a decent allocation, and you’ll get a better story to tell your mates.
