EVERTON FC have introduced a new five tiered grading system for ticket prices next season.

The restructure places a premium on high profile matches like the derby and visits of the two Manchester clubs, but also means that for clubs who traditionally attract lower gates, like Stoke and Blackburn, EFC supporters will pay a maximum of £25.

Chief Executive Robert Elstone explained: “The changes we have opted to make for next season have come about following research we conducted in last season’s fans’ survey.

“We asked a wide range of our supporters to identify what they believed was the optimum pricing for attending matches at Goodison Park and for 2011/12 we have managed to build our entire pricing structure around this – both season tickets and match by match prices.

“In what continue to be tough economic times, we are aware that we needed to make some positive changes, as well as keeping the popular junior offer from last season and we hope as many fans as possible will be able to take advantage over the coming campaign."

The gradings range from A to E, with a standard ticket price set in the D category.

Standard prices range from £37 for the Park End Stand (the most expensive), to £30 for the Family Enclosure (the cheapest section).