Research published by the Lib Dems today shows the range of tickets on offer to fans vary from as little as £7 up to around £92 for the most expensive seats in the top grounds.
The price of a pint of beer inside grounds also varies by more than 40 per cent, from £2.70 up to £3.80.
And the party's sports spokesman Don Foster claims this is indicative of the way leading top-flight clubs are maximising profits from a captive audience.
'These figures show that Premier League clubs are a long way from ending their love affair with money,' Foster said.
'Not only do fans have to pay sky high prices for tickets, but if they want to enjoy a pint of lager they can end up paying way over the odds.
'Clubs must not continue to take advantage of the goodwill of their dedicated followers, particularly in this time of economic recession.'
London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are among the most expensive grounds to visit, with tickets for some seats at Category A priced games at the Gunners' Emirates Stadium topping the £90 mark.
Wigan Athletic, Sunderland and Wolves are rated as the best value for money in the English top flight.
The price of a pint of beer inside grounds also varies by more than 40 per cent, from £2.70 up to £3.80.
And the party's sports spokesman Don Foster claims this is indicative of the way leading top-flight clubs are maximising profits from a captive audience.
'These figures show that Premier League clubs are a long way from ending their love affair with money,' Foster said.
'Not only do fans have to pay sky high prices for tickets, but if they want to enjoy a pint of lager they can end up paying way over the odds.
'Clubs must not continue to take advantage of the goodwill of their dedicated followers, particularly in this time of economic recession.'
London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are among the most expensive grounds to visit, with tickets for some seats at Category A priced games at the Gunners' Emirates Stadium topping the £90 mark.
Wigan Athletic, Sunderland and Wolves are rated as the best value for money in the English top flight.
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