"Away fans help create the incredible atmosphere Premier League matches are renowned for. Since the cap's implementation in 2016, it has contributed to attendance at away games increasing from 82% to 91%. The Premier League and clubs also acknowledge the additional costs associated with travelling to follow their teams around the country."
"Great news and a reminder that the away cap was an FSA campaign that so many told us couldn't happen... but it did thanks to the relentless campaigning of our members."
"Rising prices are making it harder for regular fans, especially younger generations and working-class communities, to attend matches."
The Premier League unanimously voted to extend the £30 price cap on away tickets for two additional seasons through 2027-28, maintaining a policy first introduced in 2016. Away attendance has increased from 82% to 91% since the cap's implementation, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting fan accessibility. The Premier League acknowledged that away fans contribute significantly to match atmospheres and recognized the financial burden of traveling to support teams across the country. The Football Supporters' Association celebrated the extension as validation of their long-standing campaign. Meanwhile, over 100 fan groups have urged clubs to freeze home ticket prices, citing concerns that rising costs prevent regular fans, younger generations, and working-class communities from attending matches. Seven clubs have already announced home ticket price increases for the upcoming season.
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