I'm looking to get tickets to the Everton match which doesn't say sold out yet... unless I click on it. I'm from DC (US) and trying to plan my trip to the UK and Europe around a united match ideally the Everton match (Chelsea seems pretty ungettable).

If I apply for membership what are my chances of getting tickets.

Loads of people have said to call the ticket office. I only, reasonably so, see UK numbers. umm what should I do.

Is hospitality my best bet to just bite the bullet. I am not so worried about cost. There is Lanchashire for Chelsea and Red Cafe post match for Everton. Is any of that worth it.

Also what should I do before the match etc. Place to go places to see.

Again just the standard stupid yank don't upvote drill.