Liverpool have climbed down on plans for three-year ticket-price hikes following notable protests and lengthy discussions with supporter groups.
Anfield was a sea of yellow in the last home fixture as fans held up ‘the yellow card’ to owners Fenway Sports Group with signs that read ‘Caution: Anfield’s soul is at risk’ and chants of ‘you greedy b*******, enough is enough’.
Now the club has announced a compromise that meets fans in the middle. The three per cent inflation-based rise for tickets next season will stand but there will be a freeze on increases for the following campaign of 2027-28.
In a statement, the club said: ‘Following further dialogue with its Supporters Board, the club can now confirm an inflationary increase of three per cent to general admission tickets for season 2026/27, followed by a price freeze for season 2027/28.’
Spirit of Shankly were considering the next phase of their protests and one option that was being discussed was to urge fans to stay in the concourse and show an empty Kop upon kick-off against Chelsea on Saturday.
This would have followed the yellow cards and also the ‘no pound in the ground’ campaign where supporters were asked not to spend any money at any of the in-stadium vendors and refreshment kiosks.
Liverpool fans make their feelings known at last month’s clash with Fulham at Anfield
A fan holds up a flyer pleading with Liverpool owner John W Henry before that game
In a statement on Thursday morning, the supporter group said: ‘We welcome the decision that Liverpool FC will no longer proceed with its previously announced three-year ticket-pricing model.
‘Following supporter protests, at a locked-in multi-year deal, and conversations with the Supporters’ Board over the past few days, the club has pledged a new proposal that will allow us to examine thoroughly long-term solutions surrounding fan affordability and access.
‘The club has now confirmed a 3% inflation-based rise for general admission next season, followed by a freeze on prices for season 2027/28.
‘These two seasons run in tandem with the current TV Broadcast cycle and as part of a league-wide campaign by supporter representative groups nationally. We have asked Liverpool that it now works with us to explore alternative ways to generate revenue rather than ticket-price rises during this time, to which it has publicly committed.
‘We understand disappointment at next season’s increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises.’
