ALBION have hit back at a survey comparing prices in the Premier league and insisted they offer great value for money.

The BBC annual Price of Football study compares ticket prices for adults, youngsters, matchday programmes and food and drinks at grounds across the UK and Europe.

This year’s edition ranked Albion high and low in the various lists of different types of tickets and products.

But the Seagulls said items included in their prices are not shown and that therefore the results do not reflect the whole picture when visiting the Amex.

A club spokesman said: “Our season ticket and match ticket prices provide great value for money, given we are the only football club who includes the price of travel to and from the stadium for home and away fans; and that the Amex provides one of the best matchday experiences in the country, regularly scoring very highly in fan surveys.

“Our last eight home games have all sold out, and we could have sold several thousand more tickets for these matches, so we feel that is another indicator that we are offering great value for money.

“With this in mind, the BBC survey is slightly misleading, as it is impossible to draw comparisons with other clubs, when you consider the additional benefits Brighton and Hove Albion provide within the ticket price when coming to the Amex - such as inclusive travel, the ability to spread season tickets over 12 months of interest-free payments, and added extras such as free wifi and access to Dick’s Bar.

“With regard to under-21 pricing, our season ticket holders can benefit from a price of less than £18 per game to see Premier League football with travel included. We feel this is excellent value for money for our younger supporters.”

THE BBC’S FINDINGS

ARSENAL have the most expensive season tickets in the Premier League, with the cheapest £891 and most expensive £1768.50.

Albion lie 13th in terms of cheapest season tickets at £495. Their most expensive one is £815 - only West Ham and the top six - Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea cost more.

However Albion are the only club to include free travel to home matches for ticket holders, either by train or bus.

For Albion youngsters wanting to watch their heroes in the Premier League, a season ticket will set them back £335 - the cheapest young adult ticket, which is an under-21 at the Amex.

That is £40 more than champions Chelsea, and only Man Utd (£399), Arsenal (£384 for members) and Liverpool (£342) are more expensive for their young adults.

To enjoy a pie at the Amex on matchdays you will need to fork out £4.10 - the third most expensive, behind Watford and Spurs.

If you want a cup of tea to go with your food, it will be a further £2.20 for Albion fans - a price leaving them joint in mid-table with Swansea and Spurs. A matchday programmes is £3.50 - the average price for Premier League teams.