UK government are coming under increasing demands to stop denying fans from buying tickets to Chelsea home games.
Chelsea are now allowed to sell tickets for away matches, cup fixtures and women’s games under the licence that has allowed the club to operate since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The licence was amended to allow fans to attend the FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace and the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, allowing tickets to be sold without Chelsea receiving the revenue.
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But the ban on non-season ticket holders going to home games remains in force pending the sale of the club.
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) said in a statement: “The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust notes the decision to amend the ‘special licence’.
“The Trust will urgently seek clarification from the DCMS [Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport] and Chelsea FC on why CFC members will not be able to purchase tickets to home Premier League fixtures at Stamford Bridge.
“The sanctions were not brought in to punish supporters – this decision is illogical and unfounded. Further amends must be made.”