The Premier League has announced that all away tickets will be capped at £30 for the three seasons from 2016-17 to 2018-19 in a groundbreaking move for British football supporters.
The league announced the decision on their website Wednesday afternoon, following an earlier meeting convened by chief executive Richard Scudamore, prompted by the recent mass protest at Anfield (below) that saw tens of thousands walk out during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Sunderland.
With a £5billion television deal set to come in next season fans of Liverpool, and numerous others, were furious at some clubs' plans to again raise ticket prices. The Premier League decided a concession on the back of that mega deal.
All 20 clubs unanimously agreed to the cap, although there had been some dissent among certain clubs. Support from 14 teams would have been enough to push the measure through.
"Clubs know that away fans have a unique status," read a statement on the Premier League website.
"They are essential for match atmosphere and stimulate the response from home fans that distinguishes Barclays Premier League matches from those of other leagues."
Arsenal have already announced they will provide a further £4 discount on their ticket prices for travelling Gooners, a saving that would equal £370 if fans went to every away game next season.
The £30 price is still a compromise, short of the Twenty's Plenty campaign that argued to cap prices at £20 - an initiative that was backed by a number of fan groups.Premier League clubs in new deal for away fans. For next 3 seasons away fans can attend matches for no more than £30 pic.twitter.com/wVgKFbY7TE— Premier League (@premierleague) March 9, 2016
This season, the cheapest away tickets were found at West Bromwich Albion's The Hawthorns, with tickets priced between £10 and £39. Sunderland and Newcastle United also charge £39.
All away tickets at Bournemouth's Dean Court are £33, while Watford are among the cheaper teams, charging between £20 and £36.
The most expensive away ticket is found at the Emirates, where Arsenal charge up to £64 for admission.
Chelsea have the most expensive 'cheapest' ticket, with the Blues charging away fans no less than £47 to watch their team at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool and Manchester City also charged over £40 for their cheapest ticket this season.
SOURCE: (Independent)
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