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Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:30 pm

Huddersfield is the cheapest place to watch Championship football, according to BBC Sport Price of Football.
The lowest-priced adult ticket is £10, with the cost of a programme, cup of tea and pie adding another £7.80 to a visit to the John Smith's Stadium.


Only Sheffield United provide a cheaper matchday experience in the entire Football League.
A day out at Bramall Lane costs £17.20, 60p cheaper than Huddersfield.

"We want to have flexibility in our prices and this season we have formalised that offer and made a commitment in our pricing structure via the 'PROMO' category," Huddersfield chief executive Nigel Clibbens said.
Championship leaders Cardiff City and Derby made history in June when they became the first football clubs in the UK to launch dynamic-pricing across a stadium.
Prices for games at the Cardiff City Stadium and Pride Park fluctuate during the course of the season based on real-time conditions, such as team performance, rivalries, matchday and time and league position to encourage fans to purchase as early as possible in order to get the best prices.
Brighton have the most expensive pies in the second tier, with a homemade chicken and ham effort at the Amex costing fans £3.90. At the other end of the scale, Blackpool's pies come in at £2.20.
A programme in the Championship will cost £3 or £3.50 everywhere this season except for Elland Road - where Leeds United's matchday publication will set you back £4.
Fans at Watford's Vicarage Road stadium can bag the cheapest cup of tea in the division, at £1.40, while Birmingham and Blackburn charge £2.20 for a brew - the highest.
Meanwhile, Ipswich is the most expensive place to watch football in the Championship.
The highest-priced ticket at Portman Road is £42.50, and adding to that the cost of a programme (£3), pie (£3.50), and a cup of tea (£2), means it could cost £51 to watch Paul Jewell's side.

Re: Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:11 pm

Great prices by Huddersfield.

Is this new pricing structure going to bite us on the arse? Crowds are down, people have less money, maybe the club should be keeping prices low like other clubs to try and ensure the working man can still watch live football?

Re: Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:09 pm

Our prices are quiet cheap considering we are an established Championship team, heavily invested into, a good squad and promotion candidates.

Re: Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:06 pm

Gonzo wrote:Great prices by Huddersfield.

Is this new pricing structure going to bite us on the arse? Crowds are down, people have less money, maybe the club should be keeping prices low like other clubs to try and ensure the working man can still watch live football?


I think that's exactly what the new system is for though to enable cheaper tickets.
Starting cheap no one can complain.

Re: Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:27 pm

Here's some interesting facts, our cheapest season ticket is £329, whilst Man City's is £275.

But, unbelievably some of Newport Counties season tickets are £300, £25 more than the Premier League holders :o

Re: Costs of football in the Championship

Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:04 pm

Gavlar wrote:Here's some interesting facts, our cheapest season ticket is £329, whilst Man City's is £275.

But, unbelievably some of Newport Counties season tickets are £300, £25 more than the Premier League holders :o


same as at grimsby town were im originally from