AFC Fans Offered Betfair Deal
AFC Wimbledon supporters who have a change of heart and decide to boycott Sunday’s controversial FA Cup tie at Milton Keynes will receive their money back from Betfair.
The gesture comes as the fans are faced with a dilemma after the Second Round draw threw up a clash away at Milton Keynes. Supporters who have purchased tickets and are still unsure about travelling to the game have now been given the option by Betfair to choose not to attend, while ensuring that Wimbledon still receive the ticket money.
For every ticket refunded, Betfair will go one step further and match the rebate with an identical donation to the Dons Trust. A back-of-shirt sponsorship deal for the match also means that Betfair will contribute further funds to the popular South-West London club. To claim their refund fans can hand in their match ticket at an Amnesty Box located in the Cherry Red Records Stadium box office before 3pm on Saturday 1 December.
AFC Wimbledon Manager Neil Ardley said: ‘Everyone connected to this great club knows what an emotive issue it is for us and our supporters. We’re grateful to Betfair for taking some of the pressure off what will be a very tough decision. I’m sure our fans will do what’s best for both themselves and the club.’
Betfair’s Andy Holmes added: ‘For long-standing Wimbledon fans this match has thrown up a huge and very personal conflict. After what they’ve been through we don’t think that it’s right for these supporters to fork out if they don’t plan to attend the match. We’ve left the decision in their hands.’
