NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed that existing season ticket holders will enjoy a price freeze for next season.

The announcement for the 2017-18 campaign comes after the Magpies reclaimed pole position in the race for the Premier League following a win against Derby County.

Supporters on long-term price freeze deals will hear from the club later this week to confirm their price schedule and those on one-year and half-season deals will be able to renew at the current one-year price later in the season.

Lee Charnley, the club's managing director, said: "The support from our fans this season has been nothing short of amazing. They have flocked to St James’ Park to support Rafa Benitez and the team, in the quest to see us returned to the Premier League.

“We wanted to help repay their incredible loyalty with a price freeze for all existing season ticket holders, meaning the price they’ll pay in 2017/18 will be exactly the same as the price they paid for their 2016/17 season ticket."

Last season the club made significant reductions in season ticket prices for supporters under the age of 18, with a further 10 per cent reduction applied across all season tickets when it was confirmed the club would spend 2016/17 in the Championship.

Season ticket holder numbers have since soared close to 38,000, with thousands of new junior supporters taking their places in the stands at St James’ Park.