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Football community voices concerns over ticketing issues and affordability

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Football community voices concerns over ticketing issues and affordability

Summary

On October 24, Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert and Brighton fan, expressed concerns about the accessibility of football, highlighting ticketing difficulties for Newcastle United games. With no tickets available in a recent ballot for the Arsenal match, he noted rising prices and strict regulations for obtaining tickets, particularly for Fulham’s upcoming game. Fans like Maguire lament the shift towards a commercially-driven experience, regarding football as more than just a game. The sentiment echoes throughout the community, impacting how supporters and families engage with the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Maguire highlights struggles to obtain Newcastle United tickets.
•Pricing for tickets has increased significantly, raising affordability concerns.
•Fulham requires personal information for ticket purchases, complicating access.
•Fans express worry about the commercialization of football experiences.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Football feels like it is being taken away from us

What they're saying

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“It is not about the football, it is about the memories and it is about the scrapes you get into…football was a vehicle to achieve those memories” – Kieran Maguire (Football finance expert and Brighton fan) Walking to work I hear those words and could not agree more. The only problem is that football feels like it is being taken away from us.
— Yahoo Sports

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