Manchester United supporters group The 1958 have announced they will stage a peaceful protest against increased ticket prices alongside Everton supporters ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.
As a member of the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), The 1958 will stand side-by-side with Everton supporters to protest against the decision that saw 19 of the 20 Premier League clubs increase their season ticket prices for this campaign.
A campaign called ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ has been created and United and Everton fans will display an FSA banner on the Old Trafford forecourt, next to the United Trinity statue, at 12.30pm on Sunday lunchtime.
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The 1958 have also confirmed that both Liverpool and Manchester City supporters will stage their own protest ahead of their respective clubs going head-to-head at Anfield later in the day.
A statement issued by The 1958 said: “With 19 out of 20 premier league clubs increasing ticket prices this season. FC58, Everton, Liverpool and City supporters will display the FSA banner to raise awareness that any future season ticket price increases, removal of concessions and treating match going supporters as an easy target to make quick revenues will not be tolerated.
“With the discussions around the rebuild or redevelopment of Old Trafford. We need to send a message to the club that we are laser focussed on keeping football affordable and looking after our loyal match going fan base.
“Manchester United have announced that they will be selling tickets to members for the remainder of the season at a minimum of £66 irrespective of is you are under 16, youth, OAP or disabled. Which is a clear exploitation of the loyal fan base and their first move towards dynamic pricing.”
FC58 added that meaningful changes will ‘only happen if supporters worth together’.
