Football fans could be forced to pay more than £18 for a pie and a pint in 2034 at football grounds
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A pie and a pint at a Premier League ground in 2034 could cost fans more than £18, worrying research has shown.
Data analysts have tracked the rise in the price of pies and pints at Premier League grounds stretching back to 2014, in a bid to predict just how much it could cost fans in a decade.
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Hide AdThe most expensive pint at a Premier League ground now costs 67.4% more now than it did in 2014, while the most expensive pie at a Premier League ground costs 25% more now
The average price of a pint has risen by 26% across the Premier League, while pies are also 28% more expensive on average than they were 10 years ago.
At this going rate, the average price of a pie and a pint at a Premier League ground could be as much as £11.32, but the most expensive pie and a pint combo in the top flight could be as hefty as £18.05.
In 2014, the average price of a pint at Premier League football grounds was £3.82. The most expensive pint in the country could be found at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, where a pint of Fosters would set you back £4.30.
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Hide AdFast forward ten years and the average price of a pint is now £4.81, which is an increase of 26%. West Ham United now have the most expensive pint in the division, with a pint of Birra Moretti costing fans £7.20. This is an increase in the price of the division’s most expensive pint of 67.4%.
Using these percentage increases, we can predict that the most expensive pint in the Premier League could cost £11.80, while the average price could be lifted to £6.06.
In 2014, the average price of a pie at Premier League football grounds was £3.25. The most expensive pie in the country could be found at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park, where a pie would set you back £4.
Fast forward ten years and the average price of a pie is now £4.16, which is an increase of 28%. West Ham United also now have the most expensive pie in the division, which would cost fans £5. This is an increase in the price of the division’s most expensive pie of 25%.
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Hide AdUsing these percentage increases, we can predict that the most expensive pie in the Premier League could cost £6.25, while the average price could be lifted to £5.26.
Using the calculations for the average price of a pie and a pint, Premier League fans could be expected to pay £11.32 for a pie and a pint at their ground.
However, using the calculations for the most expensive price for a pie and a pint, some fans could be forced to pay as much as £18.05 for a pie and a pint.
A spokesperson for BonusCodeBets said: “Fans are already feeling the pinch with the rising cost of living, and now, even a simple pie and pint at the match is becoming a luxury. With the average price of a pint up 26% and a pie 28% since 2014, it's disheartening to see the numbers continue to climb.
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Hide Ad“If this trend continues, some supporters might be paying over £18 for a pie and pint by 2034, which is simply unaffordable for many.
“It's disappointing to see prices climb, especially when matchdays should be about enjoyment and passion, not stretching finances.”
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