Liverpool bans over 400 fans for selling tickets illegally

Liverpool has banned more than 400 fans for selling tickets illegally. This move is part of the club's effort to stop illegal ticket sales.

The club worked with Merseyside Police to seize assets worth over £1.2 million from organized ticket sellers. This operation aimed to cut off the money made from illegal ticket sales.

On Wednesday, BBC Sports reported that Liverpool handed out 432 lifetime bans and 115 indefinite suspensions to people involved in ticket fraud.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Suffield from Merseyside Police praised the teamwork between the police and Liverpool. He said it is a key step in protecting real 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 said.

He also mentioned that authorities will keep taking action against ticket sellers who take advantage of fans trying to buy tickets to see their team.

The seized assets from this operation will be split between Merseyside Police and the Home Office.

Liverpool's latest actions are part of a bigger fight against ticket fraud. The club had already closed 145,000 ticket accounts over the last two years to stop ticket touting.

During the 2025-26 season, Liverpool looked at nearly 700,000 ticket registrations. They blocked or canceled 67,663 accounts they suspected were fake, while another 121,379 accounts are still being checked.

The club also canceled 3,847 tickets after spotting suspicious buying activity. They returned these tickets to general sale to make sure real fans could buy them.

Additionally, Liverpool stepped up checks on match days. They did targeted checks at Anfield and during away games to stop people linked to suspicious ticket activities from getting in.

The club reported that they carried out about 300 checks at each home match. Similar operations were done during both Premier League and European away matches.