Train tickets from Newcastle to London all but sell out minutes into Toon vs Southampton
Train tickets from Newcastle to London on the day of the League Cup final all but sold out just 20 minutes into Tuesday’s semi-final second leg.
Newcastle United welcomed Southampton to St. James’ Park for the conclusion of their last four clash, having won last week’s first leg 1-0 on the south coast. Eddie Howe’s side doubled their aggregate lead just five minutes into the second leg through Sean Longstaff, who then added another in the 21st minute.
Before Longstaff had made it 3-0 on aggregate, though, advance tickets for the morning of February 26, the date of the final, had almost sold out.
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Four scheduled services from LNER and Lumo between 7:55am and 8:55am no longer had advance first class tickets available, whilst only six remained in standard class across those journeys. The remaining tickets were on the 8:20am service, costing £58.90 each.
The final is set to take place at Wembley on February 26, with either Newcastle or Southampton facing the winner of the other semi-final between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. United lead 3-0 going into Wednesday’s deciding leg.
Although Che Adams pulled a goal back for Southampton before half-time, Newcastle remain on course to book their place in the final.
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It would mark the club’s second-ever appearance in the League Cup final and their first since 1976, when they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City.
Newcastle are looking to win their first major trophy for more than 50 years, with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 their last piece of major silverware. The Toon Army would also be making their first appearance at the home of football since Wembley was rebuilt.
Wins over Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Leicester City set up their two-legged semi-final clash with Southampton. Joelinton’s goal proved the difference in last week’s fiery first leg, which saw Duje Caleta-Car sent off for the hosts.
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