Liverpool fan group call for action over ticket price increases as FSG sent stark warning

The club confirmed its plans las week to raise prices in line with inflation up to five percent. Despite the club making several concessions, the decision has been condemned by supporters' group, Spirit of Shankly

Liverpool supporters' group Spirit of Shankly have called for action over the club's decision to raise ticket prices(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly (SoS) has called for fans to take action over the club’s decision to increase ticket costs for the next three years.

The Reds confirmed the price hikes two weeks ago, sparking widespread criticism among the fanbase, especially given Liverpool posted record revenue earlier this year.

The club plans to increase prices in line with the CPI annual inflation rate, up to a maximum of five percent. That includes adult general admission ticket prices going up between £1.25 and £1.75 ($1.66-2.32) per person, per matchday, in addition to adult season tickets increasing between £21.50 and £27 ($29-$36) next season.

Several concessions were made by the club, including the freezing of prices for senior, local, and junior tickets. But SoS wants to see further changes, as confirmed via a statement on Easter Monday.

“Supporters are angry. And they have every right to be,” the official Supporters’ Trust said. “Liverpool FC has chosen to ignore clear, overwhelming opposition from its own supporters and push ahead with plans to increase ticket prices for the next three seasons.

“The open meeting online, the survey, and countless conversations all point to the same thing: fans do not accept this decision. And if the club’s owners won’t listen, then we make them.

“This is no longer about consultation. That opportunity has been and gone. This is about action.”

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SoS confirmed that the club has been informed that protests will take place. Further details will follow, but action of some form is planned for this weekend’s home game against Fulham.

The organization has also announced its “Not a pound in the ground” initiative, encouraging supporters, where possible, not to spend money inside Anfield.

“Spend your money with local, independent businesses around Anfield instead,” wrote SoS. “This is a small act, but if enough people do it, it sends a clear message.

“Supporters have also suggested delaying season ticket renewals until close to the deadline. We support that.”

There has been frustration levelled at the decision-making from Boston(Image: Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

The club justified its increases by citing its long-standing commitment to freezing ticket prices under FSG’s stewardship, while referencing the rise in matchday operating and utility costs, as well as business rates.

But SoS responded in its statement, reiterating its view that those decisions rest squarely with the ownership, while stating the protests are not just for the benefit of Liverpool fans but are pertinent to all other Premier League clubs.

“At the end of these three years, it would be a fifth increase in six seasons. Tickets heading towards £70. Season tickets beyond £1,000.

“This isn’t just about price. It’s about direction. It’s about what kind of football club Liverpool chooses to be.

“One rooted in its people, or one that sees them as a revenue stream to be pushed year after year. Future supporters will live with the consequences of what happens now.”