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Furious fans have slammed the National League for charging £45 to watch Sunday's promotion final between Grimsby Town and Solihull Moors amid the cost of living crisis.
Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling was among those critical of the 'shameful' prices and even the competition's sponsors, Vanarama, stepped in to subsidise tickets for fans of both clubs.
Supporters pointed out that away ticket prices in the Premier League are capped at £30 and tickets for the Wembley Finalissima between Italy and Argentina, two of the world's best international sides, were just £25.
The Mariners Trust, the Grimsby supporters' association, has raised over £20,000 to help their fans get down to West Ham's London Stadium to watch the game.
Grimsby and Solihull meet on Sunday with the winner going up to League Two but the ticket costs of £40 for adults and £20 for children have deterred many fans from attending at a time when bills and food prices are going up.
The National League has been criticised for charging fans as much as £45 to watch Sunday's Promotion final between Grimsby and Solihull Moors at West Ham's London Stadium
Grimsby (pictured) will take on Solihull for a place in League Two next season in the match
Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling criticised the ticket costs in a post on Twitter
The National League's ticketing website also added a booking fee and even a 99 pence 'digital delivery fee' to email a ticket.
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