WANDERERS' first local derby of the season, away to Blackburn Rovers, has ben put back 24 hours to Sunday, October 22 (kick off 3pm).

The match has been re-arranged after Rovers were drawn to play in Krakow in the group stage of the UEFA Cup on Thursday, October 19.

The new schedule means Wanderers must play three important games in seven days. They travel to Charlton on Wednesday, October 25 (ko 8pm) in the Third Round of the Carling Cup and host Manchester United in the Premiership on the following Saturday.

Tickets for the United game went on sale yesterday, under strict controls designed to ensure segregation.

Only club members can purchase tickets by phone or in person and, when open sale starts on Friday, only postal applications will be allowed from applicants who have a previous booking history at the Reebok.

Tickets for the Charlton cup tie will go on sale to season ticket holders from next Tuesday, October 10, and to Club or Lifeline Members from Saturday, October 14, before going on open sale from Monday, October 16.

Tickets cost £15 for adults, £10 for pensioners and U21s and £5 for U18s and are can be purchased by post, phone or in person.

Further details are available on 0871 871 2932.