Manchester United: Old Trafford Stadium Guide
Football Ticket Pad are proud to boast a selection of the best Man United tickets available in the world, with prime category seating scattered around all four sections of the ground. If you have been to ‘The Theatre of Dreams’, which it was famously branded by club legend, Bobby Charlton then you will know all about the world famous atmosphere. Whether you have sat in the prestigious South Stand or amongst the red army in the Stratford End you will know why the electric atmosphere at Old Trafford is famous the world over.
The 75,000 seater stadium is steeped in history and is a sell out every week. MUFC tickets are in high demand especially for the 2016/17 season. The Theatre of Dreams is a ‘must visit’ for any football supporter and we can cater for your needs at Football Ticket Pad with home, away and VIP hospitality ticket at Old Trafford for every game this season so you don’t miss a kick.
Away section seats are housed in the South East section of the ground and they are often quick to sell given the history and stature of Manchester United. Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal remain United’s biggest rivals and these are the tickets that every fan wants to get their hands on.
No trip to Old Trafford is complete without a visit to both the Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson statues. Both men are legends of the game and undoubtedly two of the greatest managers in football history. The Sir Matt Busby Statue fronts the glass facade outside the East Stand on Sir Matt Busby Way. The clock and plaque in remembrance of the Munich Air Disaster of just as poignant and form a special place at The Theatre of Dreams. Sir Alex Ferguson also has his statue erected in 2012 outside the North Stand, which was renamed in honour of the great manager following his 25th anniversary in charge of the club.
Old Trafford Seating
West Stand / Stretford End: The Stretford End is renowned for its famous atmosphere and United often attack towards here in the second half of their matches. The Stretford End houses the most passionate supporters and it is here where fans can get a real taste of the passion that comes with supporting a club like Manchester United and is the main seating area in the stadium. The West Stand also hosts a number of Executive Boxes and a family seating area in the lower tier adjacent to the players tunnel in the corner of the West and South stands.
Sir Alex Ferguson Stand / North Stand: This stand is perfect for fans with MUFC tickets who want to watch the match amongst some of the most ardent United support. The three tiered stand offers some of the best views in the stadium with unrestricted vision of the playing area. Longside Upper and Longside Lower tickets offer customers the chance to sit in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and this is where Private Boxes and hospitality suites are located - including the Salford Suites and Manchester Suite.
East Stand: The East Stand holds almost 12,000 MUFC ticket holders and is located behind the goal opposite the Stretford End. The East Stand is also commonly known as the Scoreboard End because this is where the scoreboard used to be located. There is also a large disabled section and part of the away section is hosted in the corner of the upper tier. Football Ticket Pad supplies Shortside Upper, Shortside Lower and Away Section tickets for this part of Old Trafford and fans can enjoy an unrestricted view of the action. Outside of the stand is a plaque in remembrance of the victims of the Munich disaster, with the Munich Clock at the junction of the East Stand and South Stand. A statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton is also opposite the Sir Matt Busby statue and the famous United trio are known as the club’s ‘Holy Trinity.’
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand / South Stand: Many would argue that United tickets in the South stand offer the best views at the ‘Theatre of Dreams.’ The South Stand was renamed the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand’ in April 2016 in tribute to their record goalscorer and former director. Despite being the smallest stand in the stadium, the Sir Bobby Charlton stand is full of history and atmosphere. The stand is the only part of Old Trafford that still contains parts of the original infrastructure from 1910 and Football Ticket Pad can offer MUFC supporters the chance to experience the famous atmosphere first hand with their very own official Manchester United football tickets.
Manchester United Tickets
Season/Members Cards: These are reserved seats which are available for every single home match at Old Trafford. Football Ticket Pad customers will receive these their Season/Members Card before the game away from the stadium before returning them on the final whistle in a pre-paid envelope.
E-tickets: Manchester United Football Club tickets also carry an e-ticket option but this is only applicable for customers purchasing MUFC hospitality tickets. E-tickets are sent out as an email once payment confirmation is confirmed and customers can then scan the email barcode on entry to the stadium to gain access.
Paper tickets: This is the more traditional way of receiving your Manchester United tickets. Once your payment has been confirmed on Football Ticket Pad your tickets are then sent out by post to the address provided in your payment. Customers often receive their MUFC tickets 3-4 days prior to the match and they will be sent an email confirmation once their tickets have been dispatched to their provided address. MUFC ticket holders can then gain entry with their paper ticket at the turnstile and can keep the stub of their ticket as a memento of their trip.
Man United: Last Season
Manchester United finished runners-up in the 2017/18 season behind their neighbours Mancehster City. It was a frustrating season for United as they were beaten in the FA Cup Final and crashed out of the Carabao Cup and Champions League at the Quarter Finals and Last 16 stage, respectively.
United started the season brightly, winning six of their first seven Premier League games, but keeping pace with City soon became impossible. Defeats to Huddersfield and Chelsea set them back, and Jose Mourinho conceded their title hopes were "probably over" after they were beaten 2-1 by Pep Guardiola's side at Old Trafford in December. United's form remained patchy in the second half of the season, with Mourinho's tactics and team selections proving divisive among fans.
United did jumped four places in the table from the previous season, claiming more points, scoring more goals and conceding fewer. The signs look positive for the Red Devils and fans buying Manchester United tickets next season will be hoping they can go one better in League and Cup competitions.
David De Gea was the club's top performer for a third successive season and Romelu Lukaku also impressed during his first season at Old Trafford notching 16 goals. United tickets are always fast-sellers on Football Ticket Pad and customers will have to move quick to watch them in their biggest matches next season at Old Trafford and against their Premier League rivals.
