Posted on 5th March 2026
MP calls for action on ticket prices
Ticket prices are once again in the Parliamentary spotlight as an MP has launched an Early Day Motion (EDM) which raises “serious concerns” at ticket price rises and calls on clubs to engage with supporters’ groups on the issue.
Ian Byrne is the Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby and his EDM 2899 backs our #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign calling for a halt on price rises.
The campaign and the EDM both highlight the increasing cost of football to younger fans and older supporters who have in the past benefitted from concessionary rates which are now disappearing at many clubs.
Ian is a lifelong Liverpool fan and season ticket holder who has lived in the Anfield area for decades. He is also an FSA member (join here) and sits on Spirit of Shankly’s committee.
This isn’t a club-specific issue though and the EDM makes that clear and points to high prices at a variety of clubs, including Arsenal who recently introduced an eye-watering £90 to £168 “A+” category band for Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals.
Supporters’ groups have also spoken with one voice on this issue – whether it’s making the case in the media, lobbying the Premier League or standing together as one outside grounds on matchdays.
The #StopExploitingLoyalty Blueprint outlines the arguments behind our campaign which aims to halt price rises and secure affordable football, end the attack on concessions, protect the matchgoing culture and support local ticket campaigns.
What does EDM 2899 say?
That this House raises serious concerns at the trend of annual ticket price increases for Premier League football, as highlighted by the Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign; believes working class and young supporters are being priced out; fears that squeezing local and dedicated fans poses an existential threat to the culture and community of football; opposes the price increases of season tickets and the creation of higher price bands in equal measure; condemns attacks on concessions for older, younger, and disabled fans; disapproves of Arsenal FC’s 3-4% increase to all tickets and introduction of a ‘Category A+’ ticket costing £168; recognises Everton FC’s new £800 million stadium sits alongside Liverpool FC’s stadium within one of the country’s most deprived constituencies and believes major regeneration projects must remain accessible to local communities, particularly with tickets priced up to £75 and season tickets up to £900; encourages Liverpool and Everton to announce freezes in ticket prices and lead the way in putting supporters first in a city where one-third of families face food insecurity; sees the argument that price increases are necessary due to inflation as misleading, given the average Liverpool ticket in 1992 (inaugural Premier League season) would now cost £14 when adjusted for CPI inflation, rather than close to £50; notes broadcast revenue rises to £6.7 billion over the next four years prove football does not have an income problem; urges all clubs to engage with supporters’ groups on this issue; and agrees football without fans is nothing.
