NEWLY-PROMOTED Wanderers have announced an increase in season ticket prices at the Macron Stadium.

Championship football will cost some supporters 13 per cent more than they paid during the current League One campaign.

The Whites substantiated their decision by saying the prices have been restored to their previous level in the second tier two years ago, plus three per cent inflation.

Adult season tickets start from £316, the equivalent of £13.74 per match, and are available on the Direct Debit scheme, which is now used by more than half of the fanbase.

Under-18s season tickets have been increased from £66 to £75.

Attendances increased slightly this season in League One after a 10 per cent cut in prices last summer, the average of 15,194 the third-highest in the division.

News of the cost increase has brought about a mixed reaction from supporters.

Wanderers fan Chris Dickinson posted on The Bolton News’ Facebook page: “Still less than £16 a match and that is fantastic value considering prices some of the Championship charge.

“Buy them early, get the discount and give Parky the chance to use the cash to sign Le Fondre, Wheater, Spearing etc.”

Nick Scott added: “Prices went down when we were relegated so it seems fair enough they go back up when we get promoted. I’ll certainly be renewing my ST.”

Others were less forgiving the club had upped their prices.

Martin Johnson wrote: “Think it’s badly timed. Worked hard to get the fans back onside this year and they should be frozen. Disappointed with this from BWFC.”

Ian Firth added: “Fan uptake is just as much about affordability as success on the pitch. Seems to me that club are making fans pay for a successful season.”

Fans have been urged to buy their season ticket before the early purchase deadline on June 10.

Phil Parkinson is hoping fans back Wanderers with the same voracity in the Championship that they did in League One.

“I think they have been on a journey with us and the relationship has slowly improved,” he said. “We need to keep that, 100 per cent.”