NEWPORT County AFC’s ticket prices for next season will rise by an average of 5%, the club have announced, writes Michael Pearlman.

As revealed in Argus Sport, the Exiles have pressed ahead with expected price hikes despite dwindling attendances this term and many fans calling for a reduction to reflect the current economic climate in Gwent.

However, Newport are offering a far cheaper ticket for the next campaign, with a season ticket for the north terrace costing £250, which works out at £10.87 per game.

And while that will be one of the cheapest season tickets available in the Football League, the degree of price increases around the rest of the ground has now been confirmed.

The club will continue to deploy their ‘early bird special prices’ which offer a reduction based on renewing ahead of the new campaign.

County are also ceasing to offer a student discount but will instead offer a “young adult,” ticket, in an attempt to encourage more young people to Rodney Parade.

The Exiles are also offering free season tickets to U16s in the Family Block in the Bisley Stand, if they are purchased with an adult season ticket.

The club are also introducing the option of playing in instalments for the first time for all tickets, with a four-month payment plan in place (interest free with a minimum deposit of £100 payable by the end of April or 25% of the ticket price, whichever is greater).

County’s 100 Club are also increasing their options for next season. They will be offering two pricing packages. The gold package includes a pre-match meal, a programme, a parking space and exclusive bar access for every home game next season, along with a premier seat in Block F. The silver option is the exclusive bar access with complimentary tea/coffee for each home game, alongside a Block F seat.

A full list of season ticket prices can be found at this link. http://www.newport-county.co.uk/documents/season-tickets-15-16536-2355098.pdf

Existing Season Ticket Holders have until 5pm, Friday, April 17 to place a £50 deposit in order to

guarantee their seat for next season. After this date, all remaining seats shall go on general sale.

The remainder is to be paid in full by April 30 for the early bird price, with normal prices applying after April 30.

The club are able to accept credit and debit card payments for season tickets for the first time.