Stoke City have announced that fans will be able to travel to Premier League away games for free next season.

The Potters will provide free coach travel from the Britannia Stadium for supporters for all 19 away fixtures.

"As a club we are conscious that following football can be an expensive business, especially at a time when so many people are feeling the squeeze financially," chief executive Tony Scholes told the club's official website.

"We work hard to try and provide our supporters with value for money which is why we have not increased our ticket prices since being promoted to the Premier League in 2008.

"However, we realise how expensive following the club away from home can be for supporters and we're delighted to be able to offer free coach travel and hope it encourages more of them to give us their fantastic backing away from home."

The decision was made in light of the money received from their new television deals.