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Liverpool Reverses Ticket Price Hike After Backlash

Liverpool FC has reversed its initial plan to increase ticket prices in line with inflation, opting for a 3% rise followed by a price freeze after facing significant supporter backlash.

Following weeks of protests and criticism from supporters including Jamie Carragher, Liverpool FC announced on Thursday that general admission ticket prices will increase by 3% from the next season, with a price freeze for the 2027/28 campaign. The club also confirmed plans to introduce a young adults section in the Anfield Road Stand with an upper age limit of 24.

The amendment comes after the club's initial announcement of inflation-linked price increases sparked visible protests at home games. Liverpool stated they would continue discussions with their Supporters Board to find long-term solutions to affordability issues, while noting their record revenue of £703m for the 2024/25 season. sweetbonanza.qpon