Manchester United have confirmed plans to trial rail seating and expand the singing section at Old Trafford next season after announcing season ticket prices have been frozen for the ninth successive season.

United are preparing to relocate the family section to premium seats in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand to help accommodate an expanded singing section in the Stretford End.

Expansion of this vocal area of the ground towards the south-west corner is expected to increase the allocation to at least 2,000 supporters following a fan-led initiative to find ways to keep improving the matchday atmosphere.

Old Trafford was at its loudest for years during Sunday’s 2-0 derby win at Manchester City and the club and supporters’ groups hope the latest round of proposed changes to seating places will provide a further boost to the atmosphere.

United also hope to be able to trial a rail seating area up to a maximum of 1,500 seats in the North East Quadrant of the stadium subject to approval from the local authorities and the upgraded, expanded disabled facilities will come into operation following an £11 million overhaul.

Richard Arnold, United’s group managing director, said: “I want to place on record our appreciation of the hard work and dedication from the organisers of the atmosphere section. The phenomenal support the team get has been taken to a new level by this successful initiative. We will be seeking to build on this next season by extending this section of the Stretford End out towards the south-west corner, increasing the allocation to at least 2,000 supporters.