Arsenal have been handed a suspended fine for breaching the FA Cup ticket rule

Arsenal have been given a suspended fine of 500,000 pounds ($664,000) for breaching ticket rules for the FA Cup third round at home to Manchester United in January, the FA said on Friday.

Arsenal, who lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw on January 12, have not provided the required full allocation of 9,000 tickets for United fans, the FA said in a statement.

British media said Arsenal had allocated just 8,000 tickets to United supporters, citing security concerns.

“The fine has been suspended pending confirmation from Arsenal FC that it is able to comply with this requirement for the third round of the 2025/26 FA Cup and to continue compliance for any subsequent rounds,” the FA said.

Published on October 10, 2025