The latest BBC price of football survey finds that the cost of watching football has remained the same or fallen slightly for most fans. This is against a background of almost zero inflation and recent increases in earnings for many workers, particularly in the private sector. By going to the survey, you can find comparative data for your own club.
The latest BBC price of football survey finds that the cost of watching football has remained the same or fallen slightly for most fans. This is against a background of almost zero inflation and recent increases in earnings for many workers, particularly in the private sector. By going to the survey, you can find comparative data for your own club.
Two-thirds of all Premier League tickets have been frozen or reduced. However, there is no room for complacency with the cheapest Premier League matchday ticket breaking through the £30 barrier for the first time. It typically costs £22 to watch a game in the Football League and the top division of the National League. There is concern that the least well off supporters are being priced out of the game.
A particular focus of complaint for fans is the cost of away tickets, especially in the Premier League, but not just there. An away trip involves extra food and transport costs. Rail fares have increased at above the rate of inflation.
Arsenal remains the most expensive place to watch football in England where a matchday ticket can cost as much as £97. At Leicester City it is possible to get a matchday ticket for £22 and Stoke City has been praised for a cheap season ticket deal.
A deal whereby clubs did not change their home and away shirts every year has now expired and 10 clubs even changed their third kit last season, although you would have to be a really keen fan to buy one of those. A full junior kit at Manchester United will cost you over £100.
The cheapest pie is at Braintree Town costing just £1. What the contents are must remain a matter for speculation, but you can get a cup of tea to accompany it for 80p. A picture of the pie and the cup of tea can be found here.
If you want a more critical analysis, try the @uglygame timeline on Twitter. They point out that the analysis does not take account of rising Sky and BT subscriptions which is how many people watch football.