BULLS chief Russ MacFarlane has encouraged York City Knights fans to make use of the group ticket discounts available following news of a proposed boycott by them over prices for this weekend’s Odsal clash.

The two promoted League One sides are set to lock horns again in a much-anticipated Championship fixture on Sunday.

But the T&A’s sister paper, The Press, have reported that the Knights’ Supporters Society are urging fans not to buy food and drink at Bradford’s ground in protest at what they say are "extortionate" admission prices.

Adult admission at Odsal is £25 for the terrace and £30 for the stand if paid through the turnstiles on the day.

However, operations manager MacFarlane says purchasing a ‘flexi-pass’ - which costs £118.98 and enables admission for six adults – offers better value for money.

He said: “We have different options available for supporters travelling to get discounts on their tickets.

“One of those is the flexi-pass which is available on the day from the ticket office. Fans can join together and buy six tickets which gets you in the ground for less than £20 each.”

MacFarlane added that there were other ways to buy cheaper, including family tickets - in which £10 can be saved on standing tickets and £15 on seating – and paying in advance.

Advance adult tickets for the standing terraces at Odsal on Sunday cost £23 plus a 58p booking fee if bought online. Concessions are £18 plus 48p, and tickets for juniors aged five to 16 cost £10 plus 25p. All under-5s go free.

For advance tickets for seating in the Provident Stand, adults are charged £28 plus a 70p booking fee, with concessions priced at £23 plus 58p, and junior tickets at £15 plus 38p.

The Knights, by contrast, charge £17 for Main Stand seating at home games at Bootham Crescent, or £12 for concessions, while admission for all under-16s is free.

Gary Hall, the chairman of the Knights’ Supporters Society, said: "I agree that Bradford are charging extortionate prices and £10 for children is ridiculous. How do they expect to grow interest in the sport?”

The Knights took an estimated 350 to 450 fans to their previous away game at Dewsbury.

Despite some York fans stating on social media that ticket prices will prevent them from travelling, Bulls remain hopeful that they can attract another bumper crowd following last year’s epic encounters between the promoted League One rivals.

A gate of 6,441 watched the corresponding fixture last year when York gained revenge on Bulls for a last-gasp 22-20 opening-day win at Bootham Crescent, the Knights triumphing 30-28 at a sun-drenched Odsal.

The weather is set fair again this weekend, with MacFarlane saying: “We’re looking forward to renewing the rivalry which we had last year.

“We saw two great games between the clubs and they were great days both at York and Odsal.

“The atmosphere was electric. The weather looks like it’s going to make it a great weekend and we’ve booked inflatables for the young supporters.

“We’re looking forward to another close game with a club that we respect and enjoy playing against.

“We value the relationship we have with York City Knights. We have a lot of respect for them as does John Kear and the team.

“York have got off to a good start in the Championship and we will both be looking for our third win of the season.”