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Guardian Sport07.05.2026SportUnited Kingdom

Liverpool scrap plans over Anfield ticket prices rise following supporter protests

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Prices will rise by 3% next season but frozen for 2027-28Liverpool fans directed yellow cards against ownersLiverpool supporters have achieved a significant victory in their protests against ticket costs at Anfield after the club scrapped plans to increase prices for the next three seasons.Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), went against the wishes of their Supporters Board in March by announcing general admission tickets would rise by the rate of inflation, capped to 3%, in each of the next three seasons. Following widespread protests organised by several Liverpool supporters groups, the club have now confirmed those tickets will rise by 3% next season but will be frozen in 2027-28. Further discussions with the Supporters Board will be held over ticket prices for future seasons. The Premier League champions made record revenues of £703m in the year ending 31 May 2025 and ticket prices rises were costed to be worth an extra £1.2m. The club claimed the increases were necessary due to rising operational costs at Anfield. Continue reading...

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