TICKETS for Blackburn Rovers' eagerly-awaited FA Cup semi-final showdown with Chelsea at Old Trafford are due to go on sale later this week.

The Club have been given an allocation of 30,881 tickets for the tie, and they are due to arrive from the FA in the next 48 hours.

Season Ticket Holders will have first priority and they will be able to purchase tickets from this Thursday (March 29), followed by Members (Sunday April 1) and Non Season Ticket Holders (April 3 onwards).

Rovers have confirmed that prices will range from £25 to £55, with concessions only available in the £25 price band.

Concessions are £12.50 and are available to Juniors (Under 16) and Seniors (65 and over).

All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and supporters will be required to demonstrate proof of age at the turnstiles.

Given the total number of tickets available, the club's plan is to quickly reach a position where as close to a general sale as is allowed applies.

It is not necessary for fans to apply on the first day of sale, and supporters are asked to bear that in mind if they wish to avoid queuing for long periods either in person or on the telephone.

In addition to the ticket office and ticket hotline, it is also possible to apply for a ticket by fax, postal application and online (only available for Season Ticket Holders at www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk With a place at the new Wembley at stake, Rovers are hoping fans come out in force on April 15 to help cheer the team to the final!

Fans wishing to hand in or post their application forms (which are available as a download on the club website) are welcome to do so from now onwards, and these will be given priority within the appropriate phase.

See below for a full breakdown.

Phase 1 - Season Ticket Holders, Home Cup Payment Scheme, Away Season Ticket Scheme - Thursday March 29 to Saturday March 31.

Fans are reminded it's one ticket per person up to a maximum of 6 per transaction.

Phase 2 - Season Ticket Holders plus 1, Members (Adult /Club 16-21/ Young Rovers) Sunday April 1 to Monday April 2.

Phase 3 - Non-Season Ticket Holders - Tuesday April 3 onwards.