Birmingham City fans outraged by club announcement ahead of Wolves derby match – ‘Embarrassing’

Birmingham City fans were appalled at the club after ticket price increases were announced ahead of their upcoming derby match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Adult fans will now have to pay between £35 and £42.50 to get a ticket at St Andrew’s for the West Midlands derby, which is set to take place on 6 September.

This is despite the Blues’ first Championship home game against Bristol City being priced between £30 and £37.50 for adults, and their following match at St Andrew's against Southampton being priced between £32.50 and £40.

As a result, these increases have caused outrage among the fanbase, with many taking to X to express their disgust at the price hikes.

The match between Birmingham and Wolves is their first meeting since April 2018, after the Old Gold club spent the last eight seasons in the Premier League before their relegation.

Both sides are expected to be fighting for promotion this season, with anticipation being high for the September showdown.

Birmingham City fans disgusted at price hikes for Wolves clash

Birmingham’s game against Wolves is arguably the club’s biggest match of the season.

Previously, the derby has seen some heated clashes, and with both sides aiming to reach the Premier League this season, the result could have a massive impact come the end of the campaign.

However, for many, this does not justify the increased ticket prices for the game, with supporters now feeling that they are being ripped off by the club.

What business are Birmingham City looking to complete before the start of the Championship season?

Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Birmingham City are looking to sign Joe Gelhardt this summer from Leeds United.

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder had a sensational loan spell at Hull City last season, where he scored 14 goals as the club won promotion to the Premier League.

Birmingham are looking to seal a loan deal, with the option of making the move permanent if they do win promotion this campaign.

The Tigers are also chasing Gelhardt this summer, meaning that the Blues will face competition for his signature over the coming weeks.

However, it remains to be seen who Birmingham and Chris Davies bring through the door in the final weeks of the window as transfer deadline day edges ever closer.