Pompey announce season-ticket price rises for 2019-20 campaign

Pompey have announced a rise in their season-ticket prices.
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The Blues, who will operate in League One for a third successive season, have increased prices across the board, apart from those available to special concessions (wheelchair and ambulant) which remain at £119 and £229 respectively.

It’s the first time in a number of years, however, that the club have increased costs for season-ticket holders, with Pompey last year freezing prices.

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Once again, fans will have the option to purchase their tickets via the early-bird scheme, which runs until the close of business Tuesday, July 2. Any ticket purchased after that date will be fully priced.

For early-bird users, an adult season-ticket can be purchased for £389, which is an increase of £20 (5.4 per cent) on the 2018-19 price of £369.

Seniors (65+) will also have to pay £20 extra next term, with the cost of their ticket rising from £275 to £295 – an increase of 7.3 per cent.

The price rise isn’t as much for a young person (18-22) or junior (17 and under) season ticket, with the new figure sitting at £255 and £90 respectively.

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However, percentage-wise, that represents an increase of 6.3 per cent and 12.5 per cent on last season.

Supporters wishing to take a child (nine and under) to Nelson’s family zone will now be expected to pay £23.

Previously, entry was free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, senior or special concession.

Yet, that has changed, with the club asking fans to pay, which works out at roughly 60p per game.

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Those wishing to take in the action with executive season-tickets will be the worst hit.

An adult executive seat will increase from £449 to £499 – a hike of £50 or 11.1 per cent.

Meanwhile, a concession executive ticket will appreciate in value from £339 to £399 – a rise of £60 (17.6 per cent).

Early-bird tickets go on sale from Tuesday, May 28, at 9am, with existing season-ticket holders able to reserve their usual seat until 5.30pm on Friday, June 28.

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When tickets go on general sale on Wednesday, July 3 (9am), increases will also be introduced on fully-priced seats.

An adult ticket will then be charged at £439 – an increase on the 2018-19 price (£419) of £20 (4.7 per cent).

A senior ticket will also go up by £20 to £335 – a hike of 6.3 per cent.

Meanwhile, young persons and juniors will be asked to pay £295 and £115 – increases of £15 (5.35 per cent) and £16 (16.1 per cent) respectively.

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A post-early bird ticket for Nelson’s family zone will remain at £23.

However, a senior executive ticket will leap from £369 to £449 – an increase of £80 (21.6 per cent), while an adult executive ticket will cost £549.

That represents a rise of £60 (12.2 per cent).

The quickest and easiest way to buy your season ticket is via Pompey’s eticketing website.

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