EPL: Liverpool ban 400 fans for ticket touting offences

Liverpool Football Club has taken a significant stance against illegal ticket sales by issuing more than 400 lifetime bans to individuals involved in ticket touting. This move is part of an intensified effort to combat illicit ticket markets and protect genuine supporters.

The club collaborated with Merseyside Police on an operation that targeted the laundering of criminal proceeds from ticket touting. This operation resulted in the seizure of assets valued at over £1.2 million. Following the investigation, Liverpool imposed 432 lifetime bans and 115 indefinite suspensions on those found to have participated in ticketing violations.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Suffield of Merseyside Police praised the partnership, calling it an important step in safeguarding fans. "This is a fantastic example of partnership working between ourselves and Liverpool Football Club for the good of the fans and the general public," Suffield stated. He assured that authorities would continue to pursue touts who exploit supporters.

These recent actions are part of Liverpool's ongoing campaign against ticket fraud. Over the past two years, the club has closed approximately 145,000 ticket accounts. During the 2025-26 season alone, nearly 700,000 ticket registrations were analyzed, leading to the blocking or cancellation of over 67,000 suspected fake accounts. Additionally, 3,847 tickets were cancelled due to suspicious purchasing activity and resold to genuine fans. Matchday enforcement measures have also been increased, with hundreds of interventions conducted at home and away games.

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This is a fantastic example of partnership working between ourselves and Liverpool Football Club for the good of the fans and the general public.