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First Charge Under New Ticket Law at Wembley Final

3/23/2026

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  • Benjamin Bailey, 27, was charged with tailgating at Wembley’s Carabao Cup final, the first charge under England and Wales' ticket-entry law, effective March 22, 2026.
  • He is due in court on May 1.
  • Two other men were arrested for the same offence.
  • The law followed Euro 2020 disorder to deter ticketless entry.
  • The Metropolitan Police reported arrests fell 78% at this year’s final, to 20 from 91 last year.