NEWPORT County AFC have announced their season ticket prices for 2016/17 which feature a number of reductions in a bid to attract younger supporters to Rodney Parade.

The announcement follows an extensive review and consultation with more than 100 season ticket holders which considered the cost implications of any changes and highlighted a key problem for the club in the future – not attracting enough young fans.

The new pricing structure: Streamlines season ticket prices – with a freeze/reduction on adults and seniors (all prices for next season to be based on the early bird prices for this season and available up to the season start); abolishes the Premium Amber prices in the Bisley Stand; actively targets the over-16s to under-21s age with a reduction of up to 32 per cent; reduces the cost of Under-16s season tickets by up to 56 per cent; reduces the cost of Under-12s season tickets by up to 45 per cent; extends the family area to cover both block A and B to ensure better viewing; and reverts senior prices back to 60 rather than over 65.

The club is aiming to not only entice new fans but also reward the faithful fans that turn out to support the team every week.

Director Shaun Johnson said: “By not increasing ticket prices for next season, hopefully we have begun to make tickets more affordable while also recognising that this is a key income stream for the club. The active targeting of the next generation of fans is critical to the success and progression of the club.”

Supporters will have until the end of June to renew their current seats. Matchday and hospitality prices will be released in the next couple of weeks. Season tickets will go on sale from the Ticket Office on Monday, May 9.

TICKET PRICES:

Bisley and Hazell Stand: Adults £350; Senior (60+) £280; Young adults (16-21) and students £190; U16s £46; U6s free (with a full paying adult).

Hazell Terrace: Adults £315; Senior (60+) £240; Young adults (16-21) and students £170; U16s £46; U6s free (with a full paying adult).

North Terrace: Adults £250; Senior (60+) £205; Young adults (16-21) and students £150; U16s £46; U6s free (with a full paying adult).

Family Block A and B (Bisley Stand): Adults £315; Senior (60+) £230; Young adults (16-21) and students £190; U16s free (with a full paying adult); U6s free

Students must provide a valid NUS card and proof of education.