OXFORD United expect to sell more than 5,000 Wembley tickets on the first day of going on sale.

The U's take on Barnsley at the home of English football in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final on April 3.

Tickets became available to season ticket holders only at 8am this morning and fans responded in their droves, with 3,951 bought in the first four hours.

With supporters able to buy tickets over the phone until 8pm and online throughout the evening, the club are confident of reaching the 5,000-mark.

United booked their place in the final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Millwall at the Kassam Stadium last Tuesday.

The club received an initial allocation of 40,313 tickets in the east side of Wembley stadium, with season ticket holders able to buy a maximum of six each.

They will go on general sale from 8am on Monday, February 15.

Prices range between £20-£60 for adults, and £10-£30 for under 17s and over 65s.

Visit eticketing.co.uk/oxfordunited/events/index to book online or alternatively call 0844 4539015.

Tickets for wheelchair users and supporters with mobility problems are only available from the club's ticket office or by calling 01865 337533.