Birmingham City set for huge away following as another pivotal Championship clash sells out
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Birmingham City fans have done it again, they’ve sold out an away fixture in style.
Birmingham City have confirmed the upcoming away trip to Coventry City has now sold out despite an uproar over prices.
It took less than a week for Bluenoses to snap up all 2,744 tickets available for the short journey to the Coventry Building Society Arena, including 1,876 reserved for seating and 802 allocated for standing. The sell-out came at the bronze away membership stage, before the buying window had even become available to general season ticket holders.
Bluenoses rarely leave any seats available for away days, regardless of the distance. In this case, it’s only a very short trip to a neighbouring city, but it still takes commitment in other ways to sell out an entire allocation – especially at such speed.
Why is there controversy around the Coventry tickets?
When the ticket information was released, there was understandably a commotion from Birmingham supporters as the prices listed were astronomical. Just as was the case last season, Coventry put heir tickets at premium prices, probably knowing they would sell out regardless of how much they cost.
With adults coming in at £45, seniors at £40, young adults at £40 and under-18s at £35, it’s no wonder Bluenoses were infuriated. Not even prices in the Premier League are anywhere near that much, with a £30 blanket cap maintained for away tickets across the entire English top flight.
For comparison, a ticket in the Gil Merrick Lower section of St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park for the clash with Sheffield Wednesday - three days after the trip to Coventry - costs just £25 for adults. Unlike with Coventry’s system, there’s then a big drop down for young adults and juniors, with tickets listed at £15 and £10 respectively.
Birmingham aim dig at Coventry
Blues, when confirming the allocation at the CBS Arena had sold out, were sure to aim a subtle dig at Coventry. The post from the Birmingham City Ticketing account on X (formerly Twitter) reads: “Unbelievable away support. Again. 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨.”
Some supporters called for a boycott in an attempt to get Coventry to lower their prices - either for this season or in future - but there was never going to be an empty seat in the house. Chris Davies’ side, well aware of the sacrifices fans make to see them in action week in and week out, will be eager to get revenge on the pitch.
It could be a cracker as the Sky Blues have started the new season brilliantly, just like Birmingham. Frank Lampard’s men have won two and drawn two of their opening four matches, scoring one more point than Blues. There’s still a while to wait for the game at Coventry, though, with two fixtures to come beforehand.
Upon the return from the international break, Birmingham head away to Championship leaders Stoke City before hosting Swansea City the following weekend. The visit to Coventry then awaits. It could be a feisty afternoon.