Tamworth have copped huge criticism after deciding to charge a staggering £42 for a ticket for their FA Cup clash with Tottenham.
The National League outfit landed a blockbuster tie and will welcome Tottenham to the Lamb Ground next month. They currently sit 15th in the fifth tier of English football but are clearly looking to cash in when the Premier League side head up to the Midlands.
Tamworth stadium holds 4,963 - although only 518 of them are seated. They have decided to charge top dollar for the contest and a seated view for an adult in the main stand will cost £42. Even an adult wishing to stand on the terraces will have to pay £38.
The club, who have never played in the football league, are facing huge backlash after announcing their prices with those on social media taking aim at the mammoth price hike.
One user said: "How short sighted are these prices. A chance to repay and respect the fans that go and support you every week, and instead you release this monstrosity. Shameful."
Another fan said: "That pricing is an absolute disgrace. You should seriously reconsider what you’re doing. What a joke." One supporter added: "£42 quid sheesh, I get it's a big match but surely that will not bring any new fans in." Another said: "Thoughts with regular match goers, and in particular families just after Christmas and with this pricing. Awful".
Based on the prices broadcast on their website Tamworth are charging more than double if their fans want to watch the FA Cup tie against the north Londoners. An adult sitting in the main stand would usually pay £20 with someone wanting to stand in the terrace paying £18.
Even a child under the age of 10 wishing to attend the match in the main stand will have to pay £29. West Brom, who are located just 26 miles away, are currently in the top half of the Championship and do not charge more than £5 for an U17.
Mirror Football has approached Tamworth for a comment regarding their pricing for the clash against Tottenham. FA rules state the home club decides ticket prices, and higher prices may be mutually agreed between the clubs.
Only last year did Tamworth earn promotion from the National League North after a season that saw them finish top of the pile. Their game against Tottenham will take place on Sunday January 12 and comes after they beat League One Burton Albion on penalties in the second round.