Sheffield United have been labelled ‘tone-deaf’ as Hull City fans express their anger at ticket prices announced for next month’s meeting.
Sheffield United are charging £38 for an adult ticket for the Yorkshire derby at Bramall Lane on the 11th of April, while it’s £30 for senior, £24 for a young adult.
Barry Cooper spoke in his opinion piece for Hull Live, noting the cost of living crisis and prices rising due to events unfolding in the Middle East.
There was criticism at Sheffield United for offering no concessions to those aged under 15 while also calling on the EFL to intervene.
He says the Blades are priced out Hull fans, and say of the away end that it sits “behind the goal and hardly benefit from the best view in the ground, or superb facilities.”
These are the Prices Sheffield United are charging Hull City for their game in a few weeks 😮
At least we’ve got a cap on Premier League away ticket prices though pic.twitter.com/t3avj20hH6
— FootballAwaydays (@Awaydays23) March 24, 2026
On a different note, the EFL has to take a stand and strong-arm clubs into changing their approach to away supporters. Sheffield United’s £38 is a disgrace, but they’re not the only ones milking fans. #hcafc https://t.co/ot8bx1AYi7
— Baz Cooper (@bazdjcooper) March 24, 2026
Sheffield United charging £38 for an adult ticket for the visit of Hull next month 😳
£30 for senior, £24 for a young adult.
Good grief, can we all agree this is too much? pic.twitter.com/p9ippDlaxs
— Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) March 24, 2026
Barry adds that facilities were needing repaired after damage in the toilets from those in their away end last season.
“We’ve commented a lot on ticket prices this season, with exorbitant prices at Coventry City, Bristol City and QPR to name but three, and this from United is nothing short of a disgrace.
“Perhaps our expectations have been skewed somewhat because of how superb Hull City is when it comes to the way in which they treat their supporters.
“Ticket prices are reasonable, and the club do everything they possibly can to encourage the next generation of fans to come and watch football.
“In comparison, when City host leaders Coventry City on Easter Monday in a huge game under the MKM Stadium lights in the race for promotion, Sky Blues fans are charged either £24 or £29 for an adult ticket, depending on where they sit.
“Juniors aged between two and 10 will pay just £4, and those between 11 and 15 will pay £9. Young adults, who are between 16 and 22, will pay either £12 or £14.50, depending on whether they sit in the North or East Stand.
“When the Blades came to the MKM Stadium in September, United fans were charged the same as the Sky Blues.
“There are clubs in the Championship that help supporters.
“Stoke City are one, for example. The Potters charged adult Tigers fans £25 at the bet365 Stadium in November, with Under-18s paying no more than £15, and younger children even less.
“Stoke is a club that gets it and does an awful lot for their fans with subsidised travel dating back to 2013. If they can do it, so can others. And let’s be fair, Stoke have not had the benefit of parachute payments like the Blades.
“While adults expect to pay a premium for tickets, which doesn’t make it right, by the way, youngsters are the future, and they should be priced accordingly.
“United are not the only ones in the Championship charging top-end prices. Having no concessions for those under 15 seems bizarre.
“Ticket revenue is vital to cash flow; we get that. Clubs outside the Premier League rely on matchday ticket revenue to pay the bills, but there has to come a point when the EFL steps in to take a stand against this. It’s simply unacceptable.
“Fans are being priced out of watching Championship football by some clubs, and it needs the authorities to grow a backbone and lobby the clubs to do something about it.”
Here’s the social media reaction with Sheffield United labelled ‘tone-deaf’ as Hull fans express anger at ticket prices…
@FLC1889: Should be a cap like in the Prem, £30 max for away tickets in EFL (probably should be £25, but £30 would be fair enough for Championship). Problem is, there’s that much money in the Prem that they can absorb the ‘lost’ revenue much easier.
@Paul_Whincup: I have only seen one Sheffield United fan defend this pricing, and that is here in these very comments. Until now each SU fan has come out and called this out. I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation for the majority of SU fans. Thanks you have been class.
@tonyhodgson64: EFL to blame . Cap at £25 championship, £20 league 1 , £15 league 2. Simple.
@markn1889: As a Blades fan I completely agree this is way too expensive but there are plenty of other examples throughout the league. A price cap is the only solution, it’s worked for years in the PL
@liamoboyle2: The club needs to implement reciprocal pricing with certain teams because, frankly, this is unacceptable. Many clubs sell out their allocations at the MKM due to a fair pricing policy—this is the complete opposite. #hcafc
@leedolman9: @EFL_Comms @lisanandy @acunilicali All this talk from the Government about a fairer deal for fans but it stops at the Premier League. Hull City offers Adult prices from £24 and great concessions. How can Sheffield Utd charge £38 and £24 for kids? Disgusting.
@StormTroop_Aim: Can tell they’re losing parachute money next year
@lldiewheni91008: £24 for a 5 year old. They can fuck right off🤡
@WillHJS2: Stupid pricing. No idea why we’re charging this much especially as you charged less. Poor from United this
@RobCragz: About time we slapped the same prices on the reciprocal games against repeat offenders like these and QPR…
@AshbourneJEA: We’re sorry about those prices, we hate them just as much as your do. Ridiculous!
@NTynesideTiger: Not the fault of Sheffield Utd fans, but disgraceful prices, especially given what we charge them. #hcafc #sufc
— Rhodesy (@rhodesy_92) March 22, 2026
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