In the wake of early-season negative headlines Richard Scudamore, the chief executive of the Premier League, met Prof Fraser, the head of football's watchdog body, who warned that attendances are being affected by the number of top-flight games being moved from the traditional Saturday 3pm kick-off.
While football needs the money from Sky TV many supporters are becoming disillusioned by the constantly changing kick-off times over a three-day Premiership weekend coupled with the escalating prices of admission.
Prof Fraser said: "From what fans are saying to us, there are fewer complaints about the absolute level of ticket prices and more about the timing of games. That appears to be the biggest bone of contention - particularly when the date or kick-off time is changed after the initial fixture list has been announced and they have, for example, booked a cheap rail fare.
"Moving away from a Saturday afternoon kick-off can cause problems to fans, and this is something that has increased with the current TV deal and if clubs are in the Uefa Cup. For example,
Prof Fraser also revealed that champions Chelsea were the subject of most complaints regarding ticket prices. "The most common theme with regard to prices is away supporters complaining about
Despite the timing of the get-together they were not "crisis talks" but one of Prof Fraser's regular meetings with the heads of the domestic leagues and the Football Association. He was told that the Premier League's attendance working group would be looking at the whole issue next month and reporting back to club chairmen in November.
There is also concern that ticket prices could affect attracting a new generation of fans but Prof Fraser added: "I'm not going to condemn football for being over-priced but clubs need to look closely at affordability and getting the right balance for different sorts of supporters.
"We have suggested that clubs think about the longer term as well as the short term and if there are not appropriate prices for youngsters they are not developing the next level of the market. It is not just about price though.