By Middlesbrough FC

Tickets are now on general sale for Boro’s Carabao Cup match against Stoke City.

After overcoming Leeds United in impressive fashion in the first round, Michael Carrick’s side host another Championship opponent in Round Two.

It’s a first home tie in the competition since we hosted Chelsea in the first leg of last season’s semi-final.

Why’s the match at 7.15pm?

MFC requested an earlier kick-off time, which was agreed with opponents Stoke and approved by the EFL.

Our aim in bringing kick-off forward is to make the match available for more families to attend in what is the last week of the school summer holidays.

It follows a number of successful initiatives from the club for families and young supporters in particular, including the family fun day at our pre-season fixture with SC Heerenveen, and a hugely popular open training session this week attended by almost 9,000 fans.

Under-18s can get a ticket for the Stoke match for just £6, or £5 if they are a Season Ticket holder.

There are reduced prices across the board, with Over-65s tickets priced at £12 (£10 for Season Ticket holders) and Adults £18 (£15 for Season Ticket holders).

Season Ticket holders have until 5pm on Friday 23 August to reserve their usual seat. Season Ticket prices are available until 3pm on Monday 26 August.

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How to load your match ticket to your Season Ticket

If you are a Season Ticket holder, you can load your match ticket for Stoke City to your physical card or digital Season Ticket during the online booking process.

For each ticket this method is used, you will not incur the standard service charge.

To do so, log in to your ticketing account at tickets.mfc.co.uk and from the ‘Tickets’ drop-down menu select ‘Reserved Tickets’.

Here you will find your reserved cup tickets, as well as those of any friend or family member listed as a ‘Strong Relationship’ in your account.

Click ‘Proceed’, and on the next screen select ‘Load to Card’ from the dropdown menu, before entering the corresponding Boro Ref number from your Season Ticket.

For any ticketing enquiries please email ticket@mfc.co.uk or call 01642 929241.

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Boro in style

Season Ticket holders can enjoy Riverside hospitality from £60. Call 01642 352782 or 01642 352787 or email hospitality@mfc.co.uk.