TOWN staff are gearing up for a busy time on Monday, when tickets for the big FA Cup-tie at Chelsea go on sale.

Only season-ticket holders, Blue and White Foundation members and Patrons can purchase at this stage.

More than 9,000 of them will be chasing the 6,184 tickets for the Saturday, January 7 third-round tie, which cost £25 adults and £12 concessions.

The total attendance seems sure to top the 40,000 mark.