Ex‑PL CEO: Fulham face 'serious kickback' from supporters after announcing ticket price rise
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 9 May 2026 8:00, UK Fulham are among the Premier League clubs who could face strong protests from their fanbase in the near future.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, after Fulham became the latest club to announce ticket price rises in a bid to raise further revenue.The west London club announced season ticket prices would rise by 3.5% next season, as they say they are faced with increasing matchday operating costs.Fulham currently have the most expensive adult season ticket in the Premier League, whilst the club have increased the capacity of Craven Cottage over the past season with the redevelopment of the Riverside Stand.Craven Cottage can host up to 29,000 spectators, but remains one of the smallest grounds in the Premier League, which limits what the club can earn in matchday revenue compared to its rivals.Premier League clubs ‘testing their fans’ over ticket price hikesEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – says he is “disappointed” that Fulham have followed their competitors in increasing prices. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks more fan protests are only around the corner.Turnover£194.8mGate Receipts£18mCommercial£35.2mAnnual Loss£44.5mFulham’s 2024-25 financial accounts.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I am disappointed and Fulham already seem to be pretty much maxed out at the top level.
“It’s just another Premier League club doing this, and it seems to be we’re getting to the stage where we’re just sort of having to test the fans and really just see where the top is. It’s going to get to the stage soon where there’s going to be a pretty serious kickback from the fans.
“It hasn’t happened yet, and that’s just around the corner. And I think we are almost reaching the top.”Aston Villa cool interest in Fulham starFulham midfielder Harry Wilson is currently set to leave the Cottage as a free agent at the end of the season, with Premier League sides already exploring a move for the 29-year-old.However, former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Aston Villa now have concerns over signing Wilson.Wilson’s form has dipped for Fulham in recent weeks, and he has now not scored or assisted in his last four games, whilst he failed to impress in their latest defeat at Arsenal. ⚪️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Fulham Insider Access Get the full story from Craven Cottage and Motspur Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West London.