Ticket sales for the Football League Trophy Final in Cardiff on April 2nd have risen to just over 9000 as Thursday lunchtime approaches.

Fans are backing the Cumbrians to do well in this one, having seen the team win one and lose two of their previous Final appearances.

With Swansea City now confirmed as our opponents it is building up to be an exciting affair as two of the Football League's in-form sides prepare to do battle at the Millennium.

United manager Paul Simpson said, "we've been delighted with the response from our fans and it is nothing less than we expected. It is fantastic that we have got to the final as this is a day that we can all really enjoy. I'm looking forward to hearing the noise as we walk out on to the pitch and I'm sure our lot will be every bit as vocal as they have been all season. It may be more local for Swansea but I think they could be in for a shock, just like many other teams have been this season, with the numbers that turn up and the amount of noise they will make."