'Increased running costs' sees £1 increase for fans attending Sports Direct Premiership matches next season

After discussions with all twelve Premiership clubs, the maximum ticket price for adults will now be £13 and £9 for concessions at all league games – marking an increase of £1 from the previous season.

NIFL have stated that the rise is due to ‘increased running costs’ but is ‘balanced against the financial climate for supporters’.

However, the organising body paid tribute to clubs for maintaining ‘an amazing price’ for fans to attend Irish League matches.

NIFL also confirmed that clubs have agreed to work together to prevent ‘the ongoing abuse’ of buying concession tickets and to maximise the number of tickets to eligible supporters, particularly for all-ticket games with restricted capacities.

The new Sports Direct Premiership season will kick off in August as Larne get set to defend their crown, with Loughgall aiming to impress on their return to the top flight.