TICKETS are selling fast for Swindon’s big day at Wembley with less than 4,000 left.

Tickets went on general sale two weeks ago and Swindon have already sold 27,000 tickets for the Robins Johnstone Paint Trophy final against Chesterfield FC.

With less than two weeks left until the game on March 25, there are only 3,600 remaining, with the possibility of a further allocation being made available if they sell out.

Swindon Town chief executive, Nick Watkins, said: “I would like to have around 28,000 to 30,000 fans at Wembley to make it a really special day.

“The difference it makes to have the support of fans behind you, it gives the players a boost and can be that extra man.

“I would love to see Wembley filled with the red of Swindon Town fans. It is a massive occasion not only for the team but for the whole town.”

Wembley fever has gripped Swindon and this month’s League Two player of the month, Paul Benson, said it has given the team a big boost.

“It is good when you get to a final, the whole town comes out behind the team,” he said.

“We have got to be focused on the job in hand. At the moment we have got to get two more wins in the build up and then the trip to Wembley will be a bonus.

“It is a real bonus for fans, who haven’t had a big day like this since the disappointment of the play-off final. It will be a great day out.”

One man who is responsible for snapping up hundreds of the tickets, is STFC boss Paolo Di Canio, who admits the constant requests he receives from friends back in Italy is in danger of making him bankrupt.

“I am running the risk to lose all my money,” joked the Robins’ manager.

“I have one or two requests from Italy every day, so you can imagine that is close to 50 tickets. Obviously I don’t mind and I am very happy. I would prefer to lose money and experience a good day because this will remain in our brains for the rest of our lives.”

Tickets are still available to purchase by logging on to www.ticketzone.co.uk or by calling 0871 223 2300.