FOOTBALL fans going to Boxing Day games could kick off when they see the cost of food – as meat pies shoot up by a FIFTH.
The scrummy stadium staple has shot up in price over the past year because of soaring inflation.
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Analysis of ONS stats shows the pastry-based meal is 21 per cent more expensive than January, one of the worst affected foods by the economic woes.
It means a £5 pie last year would now be £6.10.
Meanwhile Labour’s analysis shows that getting a beer at the stadium will cost you seven per cent more than last year.
And for die-hard fans looking to buy their team’s shirt, it will cost them 14 per cent more than last year.
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The price of admission to a game is 3 per cent more than 2021, according to the party’s analysis.
Footie-mad folk organising their own kickabout are also being stung by the price of a ball shooting up by 20 per cent.
Thousands of fans are expected to travel to matches today for traditional December 26th fixtures.
Labour’s shadow sports minister Jeff Smith said: “Boxing day football is the highlight of the year for many fans.
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“But Conservative mismanagement crashed our economy, and the football fans are paying the price.
“We’re facing the worst cost of living crisis for 40 years. Labour would provide the strong leadership and stable economy our country desperately needs.”
Southampton fan Rishi Sunak has declared wrestling down inflation his number one mission.