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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Liverpool reduce plans for Anfield ticket prices rise following fan protests

Liverpool fans create a sea of yellow cards in protest against the club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, during the recent 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield
Liverpool fans create a sea of yellow cards in protest against the club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, during the recent 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Liverpool 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 owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), went against the wishes of the club’s 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.

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