See I'm not a local but my local branch is the Swedish/Scandinavian one. I'm asking because it seems strange for people who seldom go to games, like myself, needing to get a fancard. OS says this "General sales begin 18 days before a Home Premier League fixture and are available through the credit card hotline, postal application and for Fancard holders an online sale. These dates are subject to change." I take that as fancard buyers and other ticket buyers are two separate groups. Therefore fancards are not compulsory. Should I get a fancard just to make it easier to get a ticket or to make the the purchasing process smoother? It not a huge expense anyways... EDIT: Thanks Tim, didn't see your reply before posting.