'I flew 5,500 miles and paid £900 for a Premier League ticket but was turned away'
Published: 9/23/2025

Football fans and their dedication to attending Premier League matches, whether weekly habit for some or once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for others, are highlighted in this article. One supporter, James from South Korea, traveled 5,500 miles to watch his team play for the first time but was turned away after buying a ticket from an unauthorized resale website for £900. Brighton is addressing the rampant black market in Premier League tickets by inviting media to showcase the issue and discuss their efforts to combat it.