The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) has called on the Premier League to endorse a division-wide ticket price freeze for the upcoming season as part of its ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaign.
Clubs like Brentford and Liverpool have already pledged to freeze ticket prices, while protests over pricing have taken place at several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Manchester City.
With many clubs currently setting ticket prices for next season, the FSA has described the situation as a “critical juncture” and urged the Premier League to back their campaign.
“The FSA’s #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign unites these concerns with a clear focus on price freezes, safeguarding concessions, and increasing supporter engagement,” the association stated.
The FSA is advocating for not only a price freeze but also the protection of concessionary pricing for children and pensioners, along with improved dialogue between clubs and fans regarding ticketing policies.
Fan dissatisfaction has been evident, with Manchester City and Liverpool supporters unveiling a joint banner protesting ticket price hikes before their match at the Etihad Stadium. Similarly, Manchester United fans staged a protest outside Old Trafford on December 1 following the removal of concessionary discounts on members’ tickets, a decision that now prices all members’ tickets at £66.
Manchester United has clarified that the change affects only 3% of tickets, but fans argue it undermines affordability for key groups.
Defending the changes, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said: “I don’t think it makes sense for a Manchester United ticket to cost less than a ticket to see Fulham.”