Manchester United have been criticised by the Football Supporters’ Association after their FA Cup Fourth Round ticket prices for Leicester City fans were revealed.
Leicester will face Man United in the FA Cup Fourth Round after the Foxes hammered Queens Park Rangers to put their name in the hat.
The Foxes could land another FA Cup pay day if they go all the way and it will be a good distraction from the Premier League form.
Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he didn’t want United but he will no doubt still be looking forward to returning to Old Trafford, albeit in the opposition dugout.
However, there could be many Leicester fans who don’t make the trip to the North West after the ticket prices were revealed.
Leicester City confirm ticket prices for Man United FA Cup tie
Ahead of the FA Cup trip on Friday 7 February, Leicester confirmed the official ticket prices of the game, which have been met with plenty of backlash from supporters.
The cheapest adult ticket available is £51 and the most expensive is £61 whilst an Under-16 ticket will still cost £25.
Unlike Premier League games, clubs aren’t required to charge supporters no more than £30, which is the exact amount travelling Foxes fans paid for the league meeting back in November.
This will also be the third trip of the season to Old Trafford for Leicester fans who have already faced them in the League Cup too.
FSA slam Man United for Leicester City ticket prices
News of Man United’s excessive costs for the FA Cup game have gone viral online and led to a statement being released by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA).
Steve Moulds, co-chair of the Leicester City Supporters’ Trust, told the FSA website that it is pricing fans who are unable to attend league games out of seeing their side on the road.
“FA Cup games provide the opportunity for fans who are unable to get tickets for league matches to actually go and watch the team they support, Moulds said.
“These games provide one of the few opportunities for younger fans to be able to afford tickets. This spreads the love of the game and invites new and future generations to experience the thrill that is live football.
“How can pricing regular or new fans out of the game be any good for its future?”
Amy Ginnetta, committee member at the Leicester City Supporters Club, added that some are also considering a boycott.
Ginnetta stated: “Many have already decided not to make the trip. It’s disappointing because football should be accessible to everyone, yet many fans are being priced out.
“For those who will be traveling, they’ve requested to bring the FSA’s ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ banner as a form of protest. Charging over £50 for a fourth round FA Cup game on a Friday night, especially one that’s televised, is simply unacceptable. If clubs persist with these exorbitant prices, we risk losing the very essence of what makes football passionate and special>”