Arsenal fans pay most for a season ticket, about £1,470, while Wigan Athletic fans pay least, £278, according to a study
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One in three Premier League football fans say they may not be able to afford to renew their season ticket.
And they reckon on average they are paying £200 over the odds to cheer on their team.
The Virgin Money Football Fans’ Index reveals the average cost of a season ticket is £669 but supporters feel £456 is right.
Arsenal fans pay the most for a season ticket, about £1,470, while Wigan Athletic fans pay the least, £278, according to the study.
London clubs dominate the Premier Price League with Spurs supporters forking out an average £1,285 for a season ticket and Chelsea’s faithful finding £1,000 a year.
Liverpool is the most expensive northern club with an average season ticket price of £764 followed by champions Manchester Utd at £741 and Newcastle with £636.
The Football Supporters’ Federation said: “Virgin Money’s survey once again highlights what nine out of ten supporters think - football is too expensive.
“The Premier League has a £5billion media deal and clubs are rolling in money. They don’t need to squeeze every last penny from fans.”
“The increase from the last Premier League media deal to the recently signed one is around £1.2 billion.
“That’s enough to give every match-going fan a £600 season ticket reduction.”
Average cost of a season ticket according to Virgin Money
Arsenal - £1,470
Tottenham Hotspur - £1,285
Chelsea - £1,000
Liverpool - £764
Manchester Utd - £741
West Ham - £725
QPR - £724
Fulham - £654
Southampton - £638
Newcastle United - £636
Manchester City - £605
Reading - £560
Norwich - £502
Stoke City - £499
Swansea City - £489
Sunderland - £488
Everton - £480
Aston Villa - £438
West Bromwich Albion - £404
Wigan Athletic - £278
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