READING FC have increased season ticket prices despite suffering relegation from the Championship to League One.
The Royals will be plying their trade in the third tier of English football for the first time since 2001/02 after they finished in 22nd position which finally saw them succumb to the drop after some near escapes with relegation in previous years.
The club had frozen season ticket prices for a considerable period, however next campaign will see fans have to shell out £25 more per season to watch their side.
In a statement released by the club explaining the rising costs, it said: “The operational cost of running matchday at the Select Car Leasing Stadium safely and efficiently has risen by approximately 72%.
“These costs are forecast to increase again for 2023/24 and for the club to be more commercially and operationally sustainable, we must ultimately make slight increases to our ticket prices.
“The incremental rises applied amount to just £25 for those aged 18 and over and £10 for those aged 17 and under.”
Season tickets are now available for fans to renew and those who renew before Friday, June 2 will receive an exclusive invitation to an open training session to watch the team.
Despite Reading’s decision to increase prices, they are still able to offer relatively competitive rates to watch League One football compared to other sides in the division.
For example, Ipswich Town, who won promotion from League One to the Championship last season, charged adults £624.50 whereas Reading’s prices will be £425 for the 2023/24 campaign.
