The FA have released a statement detailing all the official information for Sunday ranging from turnstile opening times to the size and type of banner that will or won't be allowed in the stadium.
MATCH The Emirates FA Cup Semi Finals: Chelsea V Southampton
DATE Sunday 22nd April 2018
VENUE ADDRESS Wembley Stadium connected by EE
Wembley
London
HA9 0WS
KEY TIMINGS Ticket Office Open 11.00am (collections only)
Hospitality Doors Open 12.00pm
Stadium Doors Open 1.00pm
Team Warm Ups 2.15-2.45pm
Kick Off 3.00pm
Scheduled Match Finish 4.45pm (subject to extra time and penalties)
TICKETING Chelsea supporters will be based in the East end of the stadium with
access via the following turnstiles:
Level 1 — B / C / F / G
Level 5 — A / D / E
Southampton supporters will be based in the West end of the stadium with access
via the following turnstiles:
Level 1 — H / J / M / N
Level 5 — K / L / P
Gates will open for entry from 1.00pm
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please note there will be enhanced security searches in place for this match and all
supporters need to be aware of:
 We strongly advise that all supporters arrive at the stadium no later than
1 hour prior to kick-off.
 We encourage spectators to not bring any bags with them, all bags will be
searched regardless of size
 Be aware of prohibited items. A full list of prohibited items can be found
here Wembley Stadium - Ground Regulations.
 Food and drink — Visitors are advised not to bring food and drink to the
stadium as there will be sufficient provision inside for purchase.
 Please note persistent standing is not permitted within the stadium bowl
during the match. Wembley Stadium would kindly ask all supporters to
abide by this rule and respond to the safety instructions from the
stewarding team so that all guests can have an enjoyable experience.
ALCOHOL No alcohol will be permitted entry if brought to the stadium. Full concessions willbe available inside the stadium including alcohol to be purchased with the following
management plan in place:
 No alcohol to be taken inside the bowl
 4 x drinks per person at time of service
 All drinks will be decanted into plastic cups at service points
 Challenge 25 will be in force
 All soft drinks brought to the stadium will have the tops removed.
Chelsea Fan Zone - Market Square
Southampton Fan Zone — Events Pad (next to London Designer Outlet)
In addition the following public houses have been allocated:
Chelsea Supporters
The Torch / Crock of Gold / Watkins Folly / Blue Check Café / The Parish / First Class
Sports Bar / The Wembley Tavern / Flyers Last Stand / Copper Jug
Southampton Supporters
Moore Spice / The Green Man / The Arch / Station 31 (Speakeasy) / JJ Moons /
Thirty Eddie’s / Flannery’s / Fusilier / Masti / The Corner House (Mannions) / The
Liquor Station
FLAGS/BANNERS Supporters may bring a flag/banner into the ground WITHOUT permission fromWembley Stadium if:
 The flag/banner is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
 It does not have an attached flag pole
 In the case of an attached flag pole, it is made from wood and plastic only
and is no longer than 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter.
 There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag
 It does not contain any abusive or defamatory message
Please note that flag poles made of metal are not permitted inside the stadium,
no matter what size or length the flag / pole is.
If a supporter arrives at Wembley Stadium and their flag/banner does not come
under the above points, and they have not gained permission from Wembley
Stadium, the flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry.