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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Morgan Ofori

How are English football clubs responding to the cost of living crisis?

Fulham fans outside Craven Cottage
Fulham’s season ticket prices are causing their fans concern with hefty price increases. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

As the season draws to a close, and the cost of living crisis continues to bite, football fans will be thinking about the expense of attending regular matches. In Germany, Fortuna Düsseldorf last week said they would offer free tickets to supporters, but how are English clubs responding to financial pressures on their fanbase?

According to the Office for National Statistics, 38% of adults are spending more on everyday items. For match-goers, ticket prices are often proving an expense too far.

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