The unrest among Hercules supporters is clear after Valencia opted to limit the away allocation. Only 150 blue and white fans will be allowed to join the team this Saturday, in what promises to be one of the most watched matchups of the season. The link between club staff and supporters remains tight, yet the decision to cap attendance at Mestalla has left a bitter taste ahead of the derby. Valencia’s authorities said the restrictions were for security on game day, and Paterna Sports City ticket offices will not open.
Only two buses will be provided for the trip. The kickoff is at 7:00 PM on Saturday. Ticket holders and those who have already reserved seats will arrive by private vehicle as fans struggle to travel with limited club-provided transport. Many Hercules supporters will be unable to accompany the team inside a stadium with a capacity exceeding 3,000, a measure seen as irrational by Alicante fans who are growing increasingly angry as the week goes on. There was also anticipation that Hercules would push Valencia to relax the ticket cap, hoping for a larger allocation for blue and white supporters. Expectations ran high for a broader access measure that would allow more fans to attend the important match after last Sunday’s Europa League defeat.
The 150 Valencia tickets for the Mestalla-Hércules clash sold out quickly
The situation has left the fan base eager for a solution that would reconnect the teams and their supporters during a high-stakes fixture.
controversy of 2018
The incident from five years ago at Paterna Sports City remains a notable flashpoint in the Valencia–Hércules rivalry. Valencia restricted ticket sales to residents of the Alicante province, and Hércules received roughly 200 tickets for the day. On match day, around a hundred fans queued at the box office, only to be turned away as documentation checks took place. The scene underscored tension between local fans and stadium policy, with many traveling long distances left without a chance to purchase tickets.
Many of these supporters had to return to Alicante without securing entry. Hércules filed a formal complaint to the federation, but the case did not progress. The Competition Referee at the Royal Spanish Football Federation archived the matter, noting the restrictions imposed on fans from the Alicante province. The brief ruling offered little detail beyond an acknowledgment of the case file after reviewing the submitted documents.
At Mestalla in 2015
A different chapter of the Valenciana–Hércules derby unfolded in 2015 when Valencia decided to host the match at the Mestalla stadium, removing movement problems for Hércules fans in what was the club’s second season involved in this rivalry. The decision marked a notable shift in how match day logistics were managed, with a focus on safety and accessibility for visiting supporters.