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Christmas is less than two weeks away which can mean only one thing, it is time for us here in Extratime HQ to crunch the numbers and compile our comprehensive guide of season ticket prices.

With the promotions of Wexford Youths and Finn Harps the eyes of their respective fans will most certainly be on their respective columns below as they find out how much they must shell out to see their club compete in the top flight of Irish football.

Wexford Youths’ have certainly done their best to entice families into their footballing circle for the coming season with tickets for children under 12’s just €20 while full time students can gain access for Ferrycarrig Park for just €90.

Finn Harps have gone for what seems to be the average price being offered for adults to gain admission to Premier Division games next season with the price of €199 although Primary School children will be able to gain access for just €25.

Many clubs this season have chosen to offer early bird prices in a bid to get people to give SSE Airtricity League season tickets as Christmas presents to their family and friends.

The award for the cheapest season ticket this season must be split between Galway and Bray for the time being as Bray will claim the prize in the New Year once the early bird ticket prices expire.

Dundalk won the league and cup double last year and have now won the most expensive season ticket price competition with a price of €250 for an adult, although it must be said that that is the top end of Lilywhites pricing scale and you can get in for €200 if you go for the general stand option.

Bohs and Pats both remain unchanged from last year’s prices while Sligo have dramatically dropped the price of their tickets. The Bit O’Red are even offering the chance for children U12 on the end of October 2016 to gain a ticket for just one cent should they snap up one of the limited tickets available on that deal.

Season Tickets - League of Ireland Premier Division 2016 Team Adult Student/OAP U18 U13-18 Bohemians (1) €200 €130 €100 N/A Bray Wanderers (2) €160 €80 €20 - U12's only N/A Cork City (3) €210 €70 OAP Only €60 - U13's only €130 Derry City (4) £180* N/A N/A £75 (12-18) Dundalk (5) €250* €200 €80* - Primary school €165* - Secondary school Finn Harps (6) €199 (seated) N/A €25 - Primary school €60 - Secondary school Galway United (7) €160 €100 €25* (U12's) €60* Longford Town (8) €220 €140 €70 €110 (2nd Level students) Shamrock Rovers €200 €130 Students / €110 OAP €70 - Child €110 (2nd Level students) Sligo Rovers (9) €230 €150 €0.01 (U12 on 31/10/16) (10) €70 (2nd Level students) St Patrick's Athletic €200 €130 €60 (U12) N/A Wexford Youths €175 €90 €20 (U12) N/A

(1) U13's - €20.00

(2) Early bird price until the 18th of December listed in brackets.

(3) Early bird “Christmas” price until the 4th of January listed in brackets.

(4) Concessionary seated stand = £125. Adult Terrace = £155. Concessionary Terrace = £115

(5) The star signals prices for “Allocated Stand”. Adult General stand = €200, OAP/Student General Stand = €160. Secondary School Students Stand = €125. Primary School Students Ground = €50. Adult Ground = 160, OAP/Student Ground = €150. Secondary School Students Ground = €75. Primary School Students Ground = €30.

(6) Terrace = €170, Concession Terrace = €140, Concession Seated = €169

(7) Early bird price until 25th December listed in brackets. The prices with a star listed have a free scarf or hat early bird option with them.

(8) The Early bird price is available before Christmas which is listed in brackets and is a 10% reduction on standard price.

(9) If you want to reserve your favourite seat in the Showgrounds for the season you can do so for €285. All prices in brackets are the early bird ones available until Christmas.

(10) Sign up for the Super Reds and get a season ticket for 1 cent along with a signed birthday card from your favourite player, photo opportunity with Benny the Bull and 10% voucher for the club shop (Only applies to first 300 tickets and then it is €45 after).

In the family section just five clubs have chosen to incorporate these tickets into their overall scheme although two more – St Patrick’s Athletic and Longford Town – have said to contact their respective club offices to get a quote for their family passes.

Family Tickets- League of Ireland Premier Division 2016 Team 1 Adult + 1 Child 1 Adult + 2 Children 1 Adult + 3 Children 2 Adult + 2 Children Bohemians €260 €300 €340 €450 Derry City (1) £220 £255 N/A N/A Galway United (2) N/A N/A N/A €300 (€320)* Shamrock Rvrs N/A €275 €315 N/A Sligo Rovers N/A N/A N/A €390

(1) Both are seated prices

(2) The starred price is for 2 adults and 3 children.