Why EFL does not have Premier League away ticket cap that has saved fans millions - amid West Brom Coventry £45 ticket anger

Albion head to the high flying Sky Blues next month - and after ticket prices were revealed this week a number of supporter were calling for a boycott of the game.

Coventry, who have in recent years come under fire for their prices for away tickets - have set prices for Albion fans at £45 for adults and £35 for under 18s.

The news was met with outrage for Albion fans online - with many planning to avoid the game due to the high pricing.

It has also been picked up by other fans too - with Swansea City supporters hitting out ahead of their Boxing Day clash.

It has led to calls for something to be done about high ticket pricing in the Championship - and for EFL to follow the Premier League in introducing caps on tickets.

Many have questioned why this hasn't been done before - so why isn't a cap in place.

Here is a look at the EFL and potential ticket pricing caps and what has been done about it:

Saved millions

Ticket pricing in football has been a real point of debate in recent years - with rising costs alongside cost of living issues for people across the country.

The real bone of contention for fans in the Championship and the EFL is around away ticket pricing.

This was an issue in the Premier League - but back in 2016/17, following a campaign led by the Football Supporters' Federation, a predecessor to the Football Supporters' Association, a cap of £30 for away tickets was introduced.

And since that point it has remained in place in the Premier League. In June this year, it was announced that it would continue to be in place for the 2025/26.

Since it was introduced, Premier League figures show that attendances for away games have risen from 82 per cent to 91 per cent, with more than 950,000 fans attending 380 top flight matches last season - with the move saving fans millions of pounds in the process.

Has it ever been considered in the EFL?

According to reports earlier this year, it had been considered by Championship and EFL clubs, but for whatever reason it is yet to be implemented. It has not been reported whether clubs have had the chance to vote on a cap, or if it has ever got to that stage.

What has been said?

The FSA and fan groups have been speaking out on this issue and a need for a salary cap for some time now.

And back in September, two Labour MPs jumped on board. Luke Charters and Amanda Martin, who represent York Outer and Portsmouth North are calling for the EFL to introduce the Premier League cap across all three leagues.

And they want it to go further and include the National League.

Back in September, Charters said: “No club from the Premier League to the National League should be charging more than £30 for an away ticket.

“Fans work hard all week, saving their money to follow their teams, often spending significantly on travel, food, and drink.

“Clubs higher up the pyramid don’t need the extra revenue; but it’s also important that those lower down consider the financial burden on local supporters.

“We need fair play for fans – so it’s time to end rip-off away ticket prices.”