Liverpool issue statement and confirm massive U-turn after angry supporter backlash

Liverpool have backed down on plans to increase ticket prices for the next three seasons after protests by their supporters . Recent matches at Anfield have seen organised protests, with fans holding up banners and placards and chanting against their American owners - and a U-turn has now been announced. The club had previously announced fixed ticket price increases for the next three campaigns, sparking anger in the fanbase. Liverpool said inflation and a rise in operating costs needed to be covered, but the backlash, organised by fan groups, was significant, with owners Fenway Sports Group targeted. Liverpool chiefs have since held talks with fan groups, including Spirit of Shankly and Spion Kop 1906, and made a partial reversal. Instead of increases in line with inflation for the next three seasons, the club has compromised by raising the general admission price by three per cent next year with a price freeze for the 2027/28 campaign. "The club and Supporters Board will use the certainty of these seasons to seek longer-term alternative solutions across the game and explore commercial ideas with the Supporters Board in an attempt to avoid future ticket price increases and address issues around affordability and accessibility for future generations," Liverpool said in a statement. FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page "LFC believes that, without wider progress on alternative solutions, future inflationary increases may still be required, including season 2028-29, and will continue to engage with its supporters. Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all. "The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football." In a joint statement with other involved fan groups, Spirit of Shankly said: "We understand disappointment at next season’s increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises. "Our matchday culture has also been top of the agenda recently and again, SOS, as part of the Supporters’ Board, will work to protect it. We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same. And we look forward to working with them to find future paths that benefit all. "We also want to thank you for backing us, for helping with handing out leaflets, for protesting and making sure your voices were heard. We could not have reached this point without you." Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League and are set to finish the 2025/26 campaign without any silverware. Arne Slot's side host Chelsea at Anfield in Saturday's early kick-off before final matches against Aston Villa and Brentford. Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.