Away ticket costs stay capped at £30

FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to extend the £30 away ticket price cap for three more seasons.

The agreement on the cap, which has been in place since the start of the 2016-17 season, came at a meeting of shareholders of the 20 top-flight clubs in London on Thursday.

As well as announcing that extension, the Premier League also released a statement saying they and the clubs had discussed “enhancing the range of programmes they currently run to promote inclusion and diversity across football”, with all clubs having agreed “more needs to be done to ensure BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) fans and players are supported.”

Regarding the ticket price cap, the Premier League said: “All clubs know the crucial importance of away fans in generating the best possible atmosphere at matches, and recognise the additional travel costs often involved when following a team away from home.

“The £30 away ticket cap was introduced in season 201617, following the successful implementation of the Premier League Away Supporters’ Initiative, which saw clubs provide a range of measures for their away fans.

“For the last four consecutive seasons Premier League crowds have reached record levels with 96 per cent of tickets sold.

“This is testament to the compelling football and dedication of fans, and the league is committed to maintaining these high attendances.”

The renewal of the measure has been welcomed by the Football Supporters’ Federation even though they feel more can be done.

FSF chief executive Kevin Miles said: “We still believe more can be done and we call on the Premier League to look at ways to further reduce concessionary ticket costs and subsidise fans’ travel costs when games are moved for TV.”