Premier League Confirms Away Fan Ticket Cap

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed plans to cap away tickets at £30 for the next three seasons, starting 2016/17.

The announcement comes weeks after Liverpool supporters organised a high-profile protest over proposed increases in season ticket prices.

In a statement, the Premier League said: “Clubs know that away fans have a unique status. They are essential for match atmosphere and stimulate the response from home fans that distinguishes Barclays Premier League matches from those of other leagues.”

Now no fan will pay more than £30 to watch their team on the road as new television deals worth £8.3 million kick in from next season.

The statement also recognised that away fans often had travel costs to pay on top of the price of a match-day ticket.

The new measures will replace the Away Supporters’ Initiative, introduced in 2013, which saw clubs individually implement a range of measures, including travel subsidies, reciprocal pricing and reduced admissions as well as improved facilities.

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