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Liverpool give way on ticket prices

Liverpool have revised plans to increase ticket prices following protests and lengthy discussions with the club’s supporters’ board.

In March, the club announced a three per cent rise for next season with further inflation-linked increases to follow in 2027-28 and 2028-29.   Given that inflation is now expected to be more than three per cent, this is a cut in real terms.  All clubs have found ‘other expenses’ increasing rapidly, especially utility bills but also national insurance.

Yet after a strong backlash, particularly at recent games, Liverpool have on Thursday confirmed a compromise.  While the three per cent inflation-based rise for general admission next season will remain, there will now be a freeze on prices for the 2027-28 season.

Liverpool Supporters Board say they “welcome the decision” and will now work closely with the club on a new proposal, including alternative ways to generate revenue to avoid future price increases.

A statement from the supporters’ board said: “We understand disappointment at next season’s increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises.

“We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same. And we look forward to working with them to find future paths that benefit all.

In the last Premier League home game against Crystal Palace, thousands of supporters held up yellow cards in protest at the previously planned increases.   All four sides of Anfield took part in the protest and chants of “you greedy b—-rds, enough is enough” rang out around the stadium.

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