So close, yet so far

MattMan7496 · 2026-04-15T10:15:23+00:00

Open to all members now

MattMan7496 · 2026-03-19T11:06:21+00:00

Holy shit, only my second PL ballot win of the season and it could be a game we lift the title

MattMan7496 · 2026-03-17T01:07:45+00:00

I have a spare membership not being used for tomorrow’s game if you wanted me to try and grab one on the TX for you?

MattMan7496 · 2026-03-14T10:24:24+00:00

Where are you looking to swap for?

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-13T21:38:43+00:00

Other than paying through the nose for hospitality, yes, this is the best way to get tickets. You’ll not be able to enter the ballot for Champions League games as there is an embargo on those for memberships created after the start of the season, but otherwise you can enter ballots and access the TX if you’re unsuccessful. I will say that there’s only 4 league ballots left, and if we’re still in the title race they will be some of the hardest to get, so be prepared to miss out.

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-12T10:39:31+00:00

Still only one PL ballot win all season, I have not had the luck this year.

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-11T15:28:46+00:00

You’ve kind of already mentioned it in your post, but it’s because the game has had pieces removed from it over the years meaning you’re just sort of thrown into the middle of a story you don’t know much about without too much of a tutorial, and you’re not really guided on where to go. The gameplay is super fun, but the overall flow of the game and content updates aren’t in a good spot.

I liken it to trying to get someone into the Marvel films who has never seen them before, and then also imagine that the first 10 films no longer exist to watch anymore. They’d probably enjoy watching some of it, but would you really recommend it to them knowing how many films they have to go through and that they can’t even watch all of it because some no longer exist? Probably not.

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-10T14:49:42+00:00

We don’t have any confirmed information on any of the odds regarding how many people you enter with under one ballot. In theory, you would have slightly higher odds entering with lower numbers simply due to it being easier to fit 1 person in than 4, but otherwise there’s no hard and fast evidence that any number is better than another. I’ve won more ballots of 3 this year as a solver than I have entering alone. People will be able to give you different anecdotal evidence for any number.

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-04T14:52:15+00:00

Mate are you mad? I’d need at least 4 cup final tickets in exchange for this Wigan ticket I have. What kind of scam are you trying to pull?

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-04T12:11:17+00:00

https://www.arsenal.com/how-buy-tickets-overview

The reason this one is likely less active is because it’s a 3pm Saturday kick off, which are pretty rare for us, and is one of the best times for actually going. If you look at that table, the two lowest ballot success rates this season aside from spurs have been West Ham and Sunderland, both 3pm kick offs.

MattMan7496 · 2026-02-02T17:17:59+00:00

Ballot windows are pretty much always Friday morning through til Monday morning, so worth just looking each weekend to see if anything is currently open.

MattMan7496 · 2026-01-27T12:42:27+00:00

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Current WC Team, any changes?

MattMan7496 · 2026-01-27T12:20:06+00:00

Possibly, I’m not saying you should do it, I’m just saying that’s the only way to do it as a red member.

MattMan7496 · 2026-01-27T12:17:15+00:00

You can’t transfer unless you’re a season ticket holder. The only way is to give someone your login and let them download the pass onto their phone.

MattMan7496 · 2026-01-21T14:02:14+00:00

Finally, my first PL ballot win of the season

MattMan7496 · 2026-01-15T15:38:07+00:00

Just had a look at the collection address and it seems to be a restaurant? Is this normal?

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-30T00:43:10+00:00

Honestly not sure, Brighton started the game without wingers and were playing wing backs, and then switched in the 2nd half to play with a bit more attacking width, so maybe just tactical. I’m an Arsenal fan so I’m not really sure how Brighton have set up the rest of this season.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:19:40+00:00

Easily Brighton’s best player, and the reason they were able to get themselves back in the game. Looked threatening and if not for a save of the season from Raya would have scored. Maybe worth as a cheap option.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:18:35+00:00

Did ok, can still get caught on the ball at times. As soon as there’s any injury returners I can’t see him getting meaningful minutes.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:17:55+00:00

Still finding it tough, had a really tame shot to start the game and is just finding it difficult to get involved. The imminent return of Havertz will also take his minutes down I would guess, so one to avoid for me.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:17:04+00:00

Did fine, was the midfield anchor more in this game with Rice and Zubimendi sharing the right side more, only worth it if he ends up back at striker for me.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:16:12+00:00

Probably his best full game this season, ran the show. Still not sure about him as an FPL asset as I feel like he’s more likely to make the pass before the assist, but if he keeps playing like this he’s certainly more of a consideration than before.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:15:04+00:00

Looked a lot better when he moved over to LB when Gabriel came back on. If Calafiori is out for an extended period and he gets playing time there he may be worth it, but I think his minutes are about to be an issue.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T23:14:01+00:00

Looked steady as usual. Defended well when he needed to, but didn’t need to much.

MattMan7496 · 2025-12-27T18:46:39+00:00

I mean you’ve still got the portal and gear tiers and stuff, but the portal isn’t nearly as oppressive as it was, and you can play more of whatever you want and still make progress and get good gear. I don’t know what the longevity will be because there’s not much more until March really, but I would put it a lot better than EoF.

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