There will be no flags on the Kop for the rest of the season unless Liverpool renegotiate on ticket prices, with the first wave of protests beginning at the weekend.
There has been significant backlash against Liverpool’s decision to increase ticket prices for the next three seasons, with a standard matchday ticket to go up by between £3 and £4.50.
As a result, various supporter groups are to take action beginning with Spion Kop 1906, who will be withdrawing their flags from the Kop for the rest of the season unless an agreement is reached.
The fan group, which organises the majority of Liverpool’s famous flags on the Kop before kick-off, will protest at every match except for Liverpool vs. PSG, when commemorations of the Hillsborough disaster will take place prior to kick-off.
The Spion Kop 1906 statement in full
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 15, 2025: Liverpool supporters on the Spion Kop stand in silence as they pay tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Since the announcement regarding future ticket pricing, we have been in discussions as a group regarding our response.
As always, we will pay our respects at the closest game to the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, which will be the PSG game.
After much consultation, all Spion Kop 1906 flags will no longer be present at Anfield at the remaining fixtures. We feel we have been left with no other option, year on year the rising costs are pricing more fans out of football. Fans are increasingly reaching their breaking point as football becomes unaffordable.
We must take a stand against the rising cost of football, we feel there’s a value to being valued. The culture and traditions, which have been passed down by previous generations must be preserved, with football remaining accessible to future generations.
This is the start of supporter action ?
We’ve told the club how we feel, let’s show them.
If they don’t act on this, then we’ll escalate every game until they do. @LFC – listen to the heartbeat of the club and do the right thing #YNWA https://t.co/kqGm5Yh3jV
— Spirit of Shankly (@spiritofshankly) April 9, 2026
We, the fans, are the heartbeat of the football club; the same heartbeat that Liverpool Football Club market for a pound note. We urge FSG to remember that our club, should embody the identity of its surrounding community and resonate with the values of the local area.
What is Anfield without its heartbeat? Do the right thing for the future of our game. Listen to the heartbeat.
NO TO TICKET PRICE INCREASES
This has happened before
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 11, 2024: Liverpool supporters' protest against Ticket Prices before the UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and BC Atalanta at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Spion Kop 1906 has taken this form of action before, to withdraw flags and banners from the ground, against Atalanta in 2024.
On that occasion, fans were protesting against the club raising prices by two percent for the 2024/25 season. LFC did not reverse their decision.
After prices were frozen for the 2025/26 campaign, Liverpool are again increasing their already extortionate prices.
The 2026/27 season will see general admission ticket prices increase between £1.25 and £1.75 per person, with the rise to be made in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual inflation rate and capped at five percent per year.
Summary of LFC Ticket Increases
Category Increase (2026/27 Season) Three-Year Forecast
Adult Matchday (GA) £1.25 – £1.75 £3.00 – £4.50
Adult Season Ticket £21.50 – £27.00 £53.50 – £67.50
Inflation Cap 3% (Current CPI) Max 5% per year
Junior / Local General FROZEN (£9) FROZEN (£9)
This will continue for the next three seasons, with that forecasting adult general admission ticket price to rise between £3 and £4.50 per person, per matchday ticket, over the three years.
Junior and local general tickets will remain at £9 each for the 11th consecutive season, but adult season tickets will increase between £21.50 and £27 next season.
In addition to Spion Kop 1906’s protest, the official Liverpool supporters board, as well as fans union Spirit of Shankly, have also announced action.
They have urged match-goers not to spend any money in the ground, with protests then escalating inside and outside the stadium.