The price of tickets for Wolves games during the 2024/25 campaign has been a hot topic of conversation throughout the summer.
Controversy was high at the end of the previous campaign as Fosun raised the season ticket prices once again, pricing many loyal fans out.
After an angry reaction from the Molineux faithful, there was an agreement between the club and the fans to freeze season ticket prices for the 2025/26 campaign.
This was soon followed up by a trio of signings which helped increase the optimism around the fanbase ahead of the upcoming season.
However, in the midst of this, matchday tickets were also increased in July, pricing many supporters out once more.
Now, ahead of their first home game of the campaign against Chelsea, the match has gone on general sale, prompting a reaction from fans on social media.
Wolves tickets going on general sale a ‘sign of things to come’
Matchday tickets for Wolves home games are placed into three categories depending on the tie.
The most expensive is category A, where adults will have to pay between £37 and £71. However, it will cost a minimum of £56 to not watch the game in the uncovered Graham Hughes stand.
Following this, category B is priced between £35 and £60, while category C ranges between £26.50 and £40.
With Chelsea being viewed as a ‘big six’ side, Wolves have used category A for their prices. Fans now believe that this is a big reason for the game going to general sale.
Fans are now reiterating their desire for Fosun to leave the club, believing that the owners have prized out loyal supporters.
Fewer fans at Molineux was inevitable for the 2024/25 campaign
While it may seem surprising that Wolves are struggling to sell out their first game of the season, this scenario was inevitable.
As good as the start of the window was, Wolves are yet to make further, much-needed additions to its squad.
Pedro Neto has now left the club, and the winger was easily the most exciting player to watch. While a replacement has been rumoured, nothing is concrete as of yet.
On top of this, the poor form at the end of the previous campaign will not be forgotten easily. Wolves only won one of their last 10 Premier League games, losing seven.
With Fosun’s lack of ambition combined with the failings of the latter half of the 2023/24 campaign, it is unsurprising that supporters are unwilling to pay so much money to watch the game.
The next few weeks could be crucial for the club to crush this trend. If no new exciting faces arrive before the end of the window and Wolves have a poor start to the new campaign, Molineux may struggle to sell out throughout the season.