Southampton FC confirm St Mary's changes and new season ticket sales

The changes are part of plans for wide-ranging improvements to St Mary’s ahead of the 2024-25 season.

The most notable changes will see the introduction of a safe-standing area spanning the whole of the Northam stand from blocks 38-48.

How the Northam Stand could look after it is updated (Image: Southampton FC)

Away fans will be relocated to the Chapel/Kingsland corner and the family area is moving to the Itchen/Chapel corner. 

There will also be wider redevelopment of the St Mary’s site to improve the external areas of the stadium behind the Northam and Chapel stands.

This work will transform these areas into fan parks, complete with outdoor entertainment space and more food and beverage options. 

Saints have announced a special early bird discounted price available for fans wishing to purchase a season ticket in blocks 40-46.

The club hope this offer will allow fans to fill this area first and help the atmosphere of the stadium by having like-minded fans together in one place.

This is priced at £499 for Adults, £449 for over 65s, £349 for 18-25 year olds, £279 for under-18s and £199 for under 14s.

How the layout of St Mary's will look following the changes (Image: Southampton FC)

The discounted price will be honoured regardless of whether the team is in the Championship or Premier League next season. 

Starting next week, fans impacted by the stadium changes will be given windows to look at alternative seats.

Everyone will be emailed directly with their key dates, while fans who are displaced due to stadium movement will get a priority window to move.

They can select their own seats prior to the full-on sale date. Fans will also be able to move to new areas in the current groups they sit with.

Saints CEO Phil Parsons has hosted meetings with supporters to gauge opinions on and brief them ahead of the announcement of changes (Image: Stuart Martin)

All other season ticket details, including pricing, will be released at the end of the season. Prices across the stadium are likely to increase by 10-15% on average for the 2024-25 season.

This follows six years of price freezes for the majority of fans and an average 10 per cent reduction last year. 

The club say the increases reflect the rising costs associated with operating the club on a day-to-day basis and allow us to continue to invest both on and off the pitch.

Fans can still spread the cost of a season ticket over a 10-month, interest-free payment plan that will require no credit check.

Season ticket holders who have built up credit on their account from using the ticket exchange can also use this to reduce their season ticket price.

Those interested in becoming a new season ticket holder for the 2024-25 season can register their interest on the club website. 

Key headline facts:

• Introduction of a safe-standing area spanning the whole of the Northam stand from blocks 38-48.
• Relocation of away fans to the Chapel/Kingsland corner.
• Family area moving to the Itchen/Chapel corner for the under-14 family audience.
• Special early bird discounted price available for fans wishing to purchase a season ticket in blocks 40-46
• Priced at £499 for adults, £449 for over 65s, £349 for 18-25 year olds, £279 for under-18s and just £199 for under-14s
• The first phase of sale will begin Tuesday, April 23 for eligible current season ticket holders.
• All other season ticket details, including pricing, will be released at the end of the season
• Prices across the stadium are likely to increase by 10-15 per cent on average for the 2024-25 season.