A new study has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are the most expensive team in the Premier League to support.
Spurs fans spend an average of almost £2,000 per year on season tickets and merchandise, and the team sits 14th in the league after 24 games played.
A study by Compare.Bet found that Spurs have the most expensive merchandise in the Premier League, costing an average total of £205.60 for the team’s home and away kits.
Compare. Bet lead writer Steven McQuillan said: “Dedicated football fans are why this sport is so unique, but these costly prices may be off-putting for many fans.
“From soaring season ticket prices to the rising cost of merchandise and TV sports subscriptions, this study highlights that supporting your favourite football team is becoming a luxury many fans can no longer afford.
“It has become a common criticism that the Premier League is starting to price out local fans to make as much profit as possible.
“This means that local fans can no longer bear to pay the extortionate prices to see the team they have supported all their lives.”
The study analysed various factors to determine the ranking, including the costs of membership, merchandise, and a season ticket, plus the price for a pie and a pint at each team’s stadium.
Newcastle United fans spend an average of £100 on away games due to their distance from the stadiums.
Fulham has the highest membership price, with fans paying £50 per year, and a season ticket for 2023/24 costing £3,000.
West Ham United’s London Stadium home has the most expensive pie for the 2024/25 season at £5.
Chelsea’s average season ticket, meanwhile, sets fans back £879.29 per year.
For many teams, such as Brentford, being a member is the only way to access Premier League tickets, which gives fans priority access before tickets go on general sale.
However, AFC Bournemouth, the second-smallest ground in the league, is the only club without a membership scheme and instead, supporters get priority based on their previous booking history.
The Crystal Palace scheme is the cheapest club membership at £25.
McQuillan said: “With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, being a football fan in 2024 shouldn’t be a luxury.
“Hopefully, we will see a decline in these prices in future years, but for now, it’s clear that these teams need to address this issue.”
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