OVER a third of Championship clubs carry controversial matchday surcharges similar to Burnley.

However, none of their rivals offer tickets at discounted prices in the run-up to kick-off, as announced by Turf Moor bosses yesterday.

In addition to the Clarets, Derby County, Reading and Watford all charge supporters £3 more for matchday admission at the turnstiles.

The four clubs all have the so-called 'surcharge' as an incentive to use modern booking methods such as the Internet or a dedicated telephone hotline.

Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, Plymouth Argyle, Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday all carry matchday surcharges of between £1-2.

However, Burnley are the only club whose revised policy means discounted tickets can still be obtained up to three hours before kick off.

Below is a detailed list of the ticket prices and charges in the Coca-Cola Championships.

BRIGHTON

£22.50 to £23.50. No tickets available on matchday and no surcharges apply.

BURNLEY

£17 to £20. A £3 surcharge for tickets booked within three hours of kick off

CARDIFF

£16 to £26. Surcharges of between £1-2 for tickets bought on matchday.

COVENTRY

£16 (accompanied by a child) to £21. No surcharges apply.

CREWE

£18 to £35. No surcharges apply.

CRYSTAL PALACE

£20-£40. No surcharges apply.

DERBY

£20-£30. £3 surcharge for tickets bought on matchday.

HULL

£16 to £23. No surcharges apply.

IPSWICH

£21 to £39. Surcharges for tickets bought on matchday are between £1-£2.

LEEDS

£20 to £35 (games catergorised). No surcharges apply.

LEICESTER

£22 to £34 (games categorised). No surcharges apply.

LUTON

£14.50 to £25. No surcharges apply.

MILLWALL

£17 to £29. No surcharges apply.

NORWICH

£20 to £29. No surcharges apply.

QPR

£22 to £30. No surcharges apply.

PLYMOUTH

£16 (standing) to £21 (seating). Surcharge of £1 (standing) and £2 (seating) on matchdays.

PRESTON

£18 to £21. Surcharge of £2 for tickets bought on matchday.

READING

£19 to £25. Surcharge of £3 for tickets bought on matchday

SHEFF UTD

£10 to £25. No surcharges apply.

SHEFF WED

£17 to £23. Surcharge of £1 for tickets bought on matchday.

SOUTHAMPTON

£22 to £28. No surcharges apply.

STOKE

£21-£29. No surcharges apply.

WATFORD

£17 to £27. Surcharge of £3 for tickets bought on matchday.

WOLVES

£23 to £29. No surcharges apply.