Monday evening saw the Third Round draw for the 2017/18 FA Cup take place with Premier League and Championship sides entering the competition at this stage.
19 clubs from the top two divisions have been drawn at home and many will reduce prices for their respective fixtures.
Ipswich Town were quick off the mark to announce that their game against Sheffield United will be priced at £10 for Adults, £5 for Seniors 65+ and Under-23's and £2 for Under-19's.
My very own Sky Blues may be in the basement division but they are charging a minimum of £22 for the visit of Stoke City to the Ricoh Arena.
Normal league match prices (which have attracted plenty of criticism in themselves) are in operation and my annoyance at that, when a maximum of £20 would have been plenty, has been compounded by how it was announced by the club.
"We're delighted to have been able to agree tickets prices at the level we normally would have for a League Two game for the visit of Premier League Stoke City, and thank the Potters for their co-operation," said chief executive Dave Boddy, quoted on the official website.
It is hard to imagine that Stoke would have objected to tickets being priced at £20, especially when their supporters will be handing over £25 if they opt to pay cash on the day.
Update: Newcastle United host Luton Town in the Third Round and tickets purchased before matchday are priced at £10 Adults and £5 for Juniors, Seniors and Students.
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