Fans have reacted to Leyton Orient's match ticket prices after newly-promoted Wrexham were chosen as "one of the most in-demand matches" this season.
Phil Parkinson's side will travel to Brisbane Road on Saturday, 28 September, for their seventh League One game of the 24/25 campaign.
All eyes will be on Wrexham and their Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, as the club continue to build following back-to-back promotions.
In fact, Leyton Orient have decided to label them "Category AA" opposition alongside Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic.
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So what does that mean? For 2024/25, all of Leyton Orient's home league fixtures will be categorised as either AA, A or B, with AA representing the three most in-demand matches.
In total, 15 of 23 league fixtures will be classed as Category B, where match tickets are at their most affordable.
As a result of Wrexham being classed in the Category AA bracket, an adult matchday ticket in the East Stand will cost £37 – something that has brought plenty of reaction from fans on social media.
One said: "Another club putting Wrexham in the top category of games this season. I've seen Bolton have done it, too. The prices here are ridiculous. Teams moan about us, but don't mind exploiting their own fans as well our ours when we play them."
A second wrote: "There’s a huge problem with this type of thing, it shouldn’t be allowed, Wrexham fans could end up paying £100s more than other clubs fans to go to the same games over a season, reciprocating prices is one option, but does two wrongs make a right?"
A third commented: "I'd have a serious rethink on these prices. Whilst I understand increase in costs etc etc. you’re pricing out people, and to make the costs different per game is just ridiculous, we’re not the Premier League. Flat prices throughout the season and the odd deal like we did before."
A fourth said: "That's disgusting pricing," and a fifth added: "Does someone need to point out that Ryan Reynolds doesn't actually play for Wrexham? You won't see him."
Leyton Orient CEO Mark Devlin says match ticket pricing has been "carefully considered" ahead of the new campaign.
"We understand that there is a balance for us to strike between giving ourselves the best chance of being as competitive as we can be on the pitch, whilst also keeping prices affordable," he added.
“There will be some increases to ticket prices for the 2024/25 season, though we have tried to keep these increases to a minimum. The increases are needed to partially counter to the higher operational costs that we will face next season, including higher matchday staffing costs and utilities.
“As I have said before, all revenue that we generate is invested back into the club as we continue to strengthen our infrastructure by investing in our systems, facilities, people and playing squad."
Topics: Wrexham, League One
Jack Kenmare