Liverpool announced an increase in ticket prices, noting that the adjustments will follow the annual inflation rate, while junior and local general admission tickets will remain fixed
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A Liverpool fan group has voiced its concern over the ticket price increase
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Liverpool fan group Spion Kop 1906 are set to remove their flags from the Kop at Anfield in protest at rising ticket prices. Liverpool announced last month that ticket prices will increase in line with inflation over the next three seasons.
Premier League ticket prices have been rising at a number of clubs in recent times as they look to balance increasing costs. However, the decision has raised concerns among supporters, many of whom are finding it increasingly difficult to afford attending matches.
Following Liverpool's supporters' union Spirit of Shankly's announcement outlining plans to protest against rising ticket prices, beginning with Fulham's visit on Saturday evening (5.30pm kick-off), Spion Kop 1906 have now released their own statement.
It [reads](https://twitter.com/SpionKop1906/status/2042185507229081627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026 ): "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 (on Tuesday, April 14).
"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.
"We, the fans, are the heartbeat of the football club; the same heartbeat that Liverpool Football Club market for a pound note. We urge FGS 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."
Liverpool say they remain committed to meaningful consultation with the club's Supporters' Board and it is understood that while a right to protest is respected, there is disappointment inside Anfield that the action from Spirit of Shankly is viewed as the next step.
Match-day operating costs have increased significantly in recent years, with a rise of 85% over the last decade. In the recent round of financial results, published in February, Liverpool's administrative costs increased by £57m to £657m, while figures around staffing rose by £42m. The club's profit after tax sat at £8m.
Since 2022, utility costs across the club have also increased by 107%, while business rates in that same period have grown by a massive 286%. The increase in ticket prices is set to net the club around £1.2m annually, however, which is viewed by critics as a negligible amount a for a club who broke the £700m barrier for revenue for the first time in its history in the recent accounts.
Liverpool are using the UK's CPI (Customer Price Index) inflation from January of each year to determine the basis of their pricing. Inflation forecast for this calendar year is slate at is 2.3% before dropping to 2%; meaning an increase of 7.3% over the three-year period.
As a result, general admission tickets will rise between £3 and £4.50 per match-day ticket over the course of the three years.
The most expensive match-day ticket for the 2028/29 campaign works out as £65.50 and season tickets will cost between £53.50 and £67.50 more. An adult general admission season ticket in the 28/29 season would be £971.50
Liverpool have frozen general admission tickets for eight out of the last 10 seasons and took the decision to freeze junior and adult local general match-day tickets at £9 after discussions with the Supporters' Board.
Meanwhile, the 'young adult' age limit has moved from from 21 to 24, increasing the number of people eligible for a 50% discount on adult general admission tickets.