Liverpool announce U-turn on controversial ticket price policy after supporter protests

Liverpool fans protested rising ticket prices during the home game against Crystal Palace (Getty)

Liverpool have announced they will scrap a controversial plans to increase ticket prices over the next three seasons following protests from fans at Anfield.

In March, Liverpool said ticket prices would increase by three per cent next season, followed by further increases in line with the annual inflation rate over the next two campaigns.

The nature of the three-year policy was criticised by the Liverpool Supporters Board, and fans staged protests during the Premier League home games against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

The club have now confirmed an “inflationary increase of three per cent to general admission tickets” for next season, followed by a price freeze for the following campaign.

In a statement, Liverpool said: “The club and Supporters Board will use the certainty of these seasons to seek longer-term alternative solutions across the game and explore commercial ideas with the Supporters Board in an attempt to avoid future ticket price increases and address issues around affordability and accessibility for future generations.

“LFC believes that, without wider progress on alternative solutions, future inflationary increases may still be required, including season 2028-29, and will continue to engage with its supporters.

“Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.

“The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football.”