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12 Feb 2015
Fans like Trevor and Sam bring full and vibrant stadiums to the Premier League

Supporters in the UK and around the world enjoy the exciting, passionate and unpredictable football of the Premier League

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The Premier League has millions of passionate and dedicated fans at home and across the globe. It's a competition for everyone, everywhere.

Here are some of their stories.

Committed support
Once I had my own family and the boys were old enough, I couldn't wait to bring them to City. - Man City fan, Trevor
Manchester City fan Trevor and his sons take in a match at the Etihad Stadium

Wherever you are, whoever you are with, the passion and excitement of Premier League football has the power to bring people together from all backgrounds, sometimes for 90 minutes, sometimes for a lifetime.

Meet Trevor.

Going to watch Manchester City has been a part of Trevor's routine since he was a boy.

And with City providing one of the Premier League's cheapest season tickets, starting at £299, as well as discounts to young fans who can watch for as little as £5 a fixture, Trevor can take the matches with his two sons.

"Once I had my own family and the boys were old enough, I couldn't wait to bring them to City," he says. "It's really good for them to experience the sense of belonging that you get from supporting a club like Manchester City." 

See: Trevor's story

Away fans initiative
West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
To recognise the importance of away fans, the price of their tickets has been capped at £30 this season

Travelling support plays a crucial role in the Premier League matchday experience.

To recognise the sacrifice and commitment of this group, the Away Supporters' Initiative was introduced in 2013/14.

Each club set aside money to fund free travel and provide better in-stadium facilities and experience.

The price of away tickets has also been capped at £30.

The Premier League clubs enjoyed record levels of 96.5% occupancy at stadiums last season. This was achieved by the clubs delivering value to fans.

More than half of Premier League tickets sold this season will cost £30 or less.

Global appeal
Ian Van Mater (pictured left) watches Premier League matches with the Colorado Palace supporters club in USA
Ian Van Mater (pictured left) watches Premier League matches with the Colorado Palace supporters club in USA

The action may be at home, but Premier League football is followed by millions of people around the world.

Meeet Ian Van Mater, from Denver, Colorado in the United States.

Ian was captivated by the story of Crystal Palace and now watches every Eagles match with the Colorado Palace fan group, waking up early to follow his team.

"It's hard to argue with starting your day with great soccer, beer, breakfast, and great friends," he says.

The US is one of 189 countries around the world where the Premier League is watched.

See: Crystal Palace meets Colorado

Disability access 

Premier League clubs have been working hard to enhance disabled fan access and facilities in their stadiums.

Chelsea are the latest club to announce an upgrade to their home, while Liverpool, Watford AFC Bournemouth, Stoke City and Manchester United have also undertaken work in this area.

One area is in sensory rooms. 

Meet Reggie. His mother, Carly, is a life-long Arsenal fan, who had gone to watch them with since she was a child.

Carly had always wanted to share with her son, the enjoyment of a matchday at Emirates Stadium. But Reggie has autism and the sensory difficulties that this brought made going to a match a problem for him.

But Reggie can now watch his favourite team now thanks to a new sensory room provided by Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League, has teamed with BT, The Shippey Campaign and The Lord's Taverners to fund sensory rooms across its 20 clubs.

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