New figures collated by the BBC reveal that the cost of watching football in England is continuing to rise.
The average price of the cheapest match-day ticket across the top four divisions is now £21.49, an increase of 13% from 2011.
As the BBC report, the growth is considerably larger than the 6.8% rise in the cost of living over the same period.
Despite action from supporters' groups over escalating ticket prices, protests do not appear to have stemmed price hikes.
Neither has the Premier League's massive new TV deal, which was 70% higher than the last package. The increased income allowed top-flight clubs to spend a record £835m in the summer transfer window, but fans have received little benefit.
The BBC's research reveals that Arsenal sell the most expensive match-day ticket in the Premier League at £97 and the most expensive season tickets at £2,013.
However, the Premier League is not the only division where costs rapidly continue to grow. Manchester City have the cheapest season ticket in the top flight at £299, which is cheaper than 15 Championship clubs, 10 League One clubs, four in League Two and Conference side Halifax.
After contacting 207 clubs in 21 leagues across British and European football, the BBC found that the cost of enjoying the English game is considerably higher than anywhere else.
Match-day tickets for Conference clubs Bristol Rovers, Lincoln and Alfreton are priced at £18, which is around the same price to watch Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.
The report reflects well on some clubs, with Charlton Athletic having the cheapest season ticket in the top four divisions at £150, and Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday selling the cheapest match-day tickets at £10.
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