Chelsea are reaching the conclusion of our first participation in the new league-phase format of the UEFA Champions League and there is much to play for with this home match against Cypriot side Pafos coming before we visit Napoli next week.

Qualification for the knockout stages of Europe’s most prestigious competition is the goal. The Blues are currently two points away from a top-eight position that guarantees a place in the round of 16. The sides finishing from ninth to 24th will contest play-offs to earn a spot among the final 16.

Tickets purchased are not always used but we hope to see those seats occupied when we play Pafos to cheer the team on to what would be an important victory.

Be there and collect three points

• Every ticket holder who attends Chelsea versus Pafos will qualify for three bonus loyalty points upon scanning their ticket

• This applies to general admission and Club Chelsea tickets

• These bonus points are in addition to the five points received by the ticket holder for the original ticket purchase

• Members who have bought tickets for this game on the ticket exchange and attend the game will receive the bonus three loyalty points

• True Blue, CFC Blue and Junior Blue members who receive a forwarded ticket and attend will also collect the three points

• Supporters with a Forwarding Membership are not eligible if they receive a forwarded ticket as that tier of membership does not accumulate loyalty points

• All the loyalty points earned for this fixture (for ticket purchase and match attendance) will be added to supporters’ accounts by 26 January

This was first announced last month and is the first of a number of initiatives the club will be trialling over the coming months to ensure Stamford Bridge is as full and vibrant as possible for every home match of the season.

You’ve got your tickets – we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at Stamford Bridge!