Manchester United raises ticket prices again: this time for the academy match.

According to The Sun: The club 'Manchester United' has announced an increase in ticket prices for the academy match, which will take place at Old Trafford.

This decision is a result of a large-scale fan protest against the price increase for tickets to first-team matches introduced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe after acquiring a minority stake last February.

The under-21 team will play against Athletic Bilbao in the International Premier League Cup on September 24 at Old Trafford.

Ticket prices have increased to £10 for adults and £5 for children.

Previously, in November, ticket prices were £3 for adults and £1.50 for children who came to watch the youth match against AZ Alkmaar at the Real Dream Theatre.

The total cost for an adult with a child was £4.50, but now for the match against Bilbao, it will rise to £15, an increase of 233 percent.

SunSport has reached out for comment from 'United'.

While previous price increases have caused outrage, this time fan reactions have been mixed.

One fan wrote: “These matches should be free. £10 is a joke. I hope the stadium is empty.”

However, another noted: “There’s nothing wrong with this. It’s just a few pounds.”

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The under-21 team's matches take place at Leigh Sports Village, which is located 13 miles from Old Trafford, and tickets for these matches had previously been free.

The cost of tickets and staffing cuts have sparked discussion since Ratcliffe acquired a stake in 'United' last year.

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The increase in ticket prices for academy matches confirms fans' concerns about the club's financial decisions. Many believe that efforts should be made to maintain accessibility and engage young fans, especially since these matches take place in a stadium where fans can experience watching future stars of the team uniquely.

It is likely that these changes will spark further discussions among the fan community and may impact match attendance in the future if the club cannot find a balance between finances and fan engagement.