FAN groups have called on Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons.
Nineteen out of 20 top-flight clubs raised prices for 2024-25 and 13 did so this season, prompting 116 supporter organisations and fan advisory boards to co-sign a letter calling for a halt to further increases.
Clubs are being asked to freeze prices for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 season, share data on ticket pricing and policies with supporters and hold discussions with fan advisory boards and supporters' groups on future pricing plans.
The letter, published by the Football Supporters' Association, calls on clubs to stop the "arms race" on ticket prices. It highlights the challenges posed by kick-off times changing to suit broadcast slots, adding: "Matchdays have never been harder to plan for, or more expensive to attend."
The letter added: "£3billion transfer windows, soaring agent fees and record wages won't be paid for by increases in ticket prices.
"But increased ticket prices do have a real impact on ordinary supporters already facing rising costs in everyday life.
"We understand the commercial realities -- but that's exactly why we need to halt the increases and work together on a more-balanced approach."
The letter referenced the existing £30 cap on away tickets, describing it as a "landmark agreement" which "proved clubs and supporters can work together to make positive change."
The FSA said in a statement accompanying the letter: "We want the Premier League and clubs to work closely with us, to establish proper structures for ticketing discussion.
"This can't be done overnight and it can't easily be done under the pressure of even more price increases.
"Supporter organisations across the top flight are increasingly concerned about pricing trends in the division. This is an issue clubs must take seriously, listen and work with their supporters to ensure football is affordable."
The Chelsea Supporters Trust -- one of the signatories of the letter -- said: "After two consecutive years of above-inflation ticket hikes that have hit supporters hard, the message is clear: Chelsea must now halt further home ticket price increases.
"Chelsea supporters are fiercely loyal and deeply committed to the long-term future of this club. By co-signing this statement, we are standing up for a Stamford Bridge that remains accessible, inclusive and alive with the supporters who make Chelsea what it is -- today and for generations to come."