Ticket prices fall

Two-thirds of football ticket prices have fallen or been frozen compared with last season according to a survey conducted by the BBC.  Paradoxically, it can now cost more to go to an away game in the Championship because of the £30 price cap agreed by Premier League ckubs.

The average price of an away ticket in the Premier League has fallen sharply from £46.44 to £29,46. The average cost of the cheapest home matchday ticket has fallen by six per cent from £30.75 to £29.05.

Two-thirds of football ticket prices have fallen or been frozen compared with last season according to a survey conducted by the BBC.  Paradoxically, it can now cost more to go to an away game in the Championship because of the £30 price cap agreed by Premier League ckubs.

The average price of an away ticket in the Premier League has fallen sharply from £46.44 to £29,46. The average cost of the cheapest home matchday ticket has fallen by six per cent from £30.75 to £29.05.

The three most expensive season tickets are in London: Arsenal (£2013); Spurs (£1895) and Chelsea (£1250).   Arsenal also have the most expensive ticket for home matches at £97.  Hull City have the cheapest season ticket at £280.

Pies and teas have gone up at above the rate of inflation.   West Ham have the most expensive pie at £4.10.   The price of junior shirts has increased at 31 per cent of clubs with Manchester United the most expensive at £50.

A contrary view is expressed in this piece which argues that some of the data is not meaningful.