Independent regulators have to play a role in setting ticket prices for football, as top flight matches are often too expensive for working-class supporters to attend.
Ian Byrne, a Labour party representing the Liverpool West Derby, told fellow lawmakers:
Seeing Liverpool sealing its 20th top flight title on Sunday, Byrne said:
The Cultural Media and Sports Division (DCMS) and the Premier League are all approached for comment.
Speaking during the second reading House debate on the Soccer Governance Bill, Byrne added, “We need to tackle the issue of pricing from working class supporters.”
Liverpool, which supports MPs, added: “Most of what was announced between 2025 and 2026 has been frozen in Premier League clubs, but only happened after a coordinated and coordinated effort by a fan group led by the Football Supporters Association.”
Byrne told MPS he was worried that some top flight clubs are reducing the number of season tickets available.
A spokesman for the FSA said this is the secret way for clubs to charge premium prices for their biggest games.
Under the bill, an independent football regulator (IFR) will be created to oversee clubs in the top five tiers of men’s soccer, ensure financial sustainability, protect the club’s legacy, and promote better enthusiasm for fans.
Byrne urged cultural media and sports secretary Lisa Nandi to consider two revisions.
First, he said he hopes the IFR will be involved in ticket pricing decisions and provide updates with regular “Soccer Status” reports.
The goal is to ensure fans have genuine input into the club’s ticket policy through structured engagement.
Second, Byrne says that IFR should do a thorough review of ticket prices for concessions throughout the game, ensuring that loyal fans of all ages are not priced from the sport. He said regular progress reports need to be provided again.
“We cannot allow some owners to greed without knowing how important it is. [the] Working class games are always in the community that should serve you. ”
Liverpool FC said prices have been frozen over the last 10 years.
The cheapest KOP match ticket is still £39, but the most expensive remains at £45 “on the exact same as it was almost 15 years ago,” the club said.
The Premier League declined to comment.
