Well it has been a few weeks since our last update and once again we have to rely on estimates as clubs at all levels seem reticent to release numbers but are happy to use this site for their own self promotion.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Wednesday have relinquished their position of top spot in the EFL away fan averages despite impressive recent followings at both Ipswich and Reading, the Owls now average 2,998 and sit in 2nd, averaging 43 more than Villa, Leeds lead the way, unsurprisingly, with an average of 3.154.
There is a big gap between 3rd and the rest but Wolves look likely to bridge it given their imperious form in the league and the woodshavings appearing around the WV postcode.
Burton Albion prop up the table with an average under 500, not that surprising given the clubs position and size, its neighbours however being QPR is a shock, being below Reading should frighten anyone.
Leeds United top the home averages with 32,200, the only club above the 30k, nine other clubs are above 25k and Birmingham the other club above 20k, which given their league record this season remains very good. Bristol City and Cardiff’s league success has seen their attendances rise towards the coveted 20k.
The city of Sheffield shows that its claim of being the birthplace of football holds weight with the city averaging nearly 53k across its two clubs, Birmingham is just below with 50.5k across their two clubs.
Barnsley’s Oakwell is the most popular ground for away fans ahead of Craven Cottage, Readings pricing policy has reaped dividends as they sit in 3rd most popular, most clubs taking advantage of the £20 ticket pricing. Norwich City’s Carrow Road is the least visited, not helped by its location, this could apply to the rest of the bottom three in this table as it is Boro and Ipswich.
Elland Road has the most home supporters in the EFL with an average of just over 31k per game, hugely impressive. Down at the bottom end of the table Burton are surviving on an average of just over 3.1k per week, slightly more than Leeds average away.
The rest of the tables for this division are included below if any of you could find out actuals as opposed to estimates, the ones marked yellow on the full table I’d be grateful.
LEAGUE ONE
Blackburn Rovers set the pace in the division, the former Premier League champions have benefited from local trips to Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Blackpool and Wigan already so they sit with an average 2,180. Rovers closest ‘rivals’ to the largest average crown are Bradford City who have 1,262 average and Pompey with 1,224. Three other League One clubs surpass the 1k, Rotherham, Wigan and Oxford, the former also hold the highest away following so far this season with 3,879 taken to their trip to Doncaster Rovers.
No surprises that Fleetwood prop up the table with 2nd bottom being Franchise FC, you can move a club and steal a league place but you cannot create a big away following.
Bradford City are the best supported home club in League One, Portsmouth sit in second position with 17,711 with only Charlton and Blackburn the other clubs surpassing 10k.
Fleetwood once again prop up the table with Rochdale just above them, surprisingly Walsall sit 3rd bottom.
It’s North West duo Blackpool and Wigan who are proving most popular for League One travellers this season with Oldham and Bury featuring highly as well, the local derby factor certainly showing its head here. Doncaster Rovers and Stadium MK also remain popular with over 1k averages at both.
Plymouth’s proximity to France and South America seems to be putting a lot of people off with an average of 364 visiting Home Park.
Bradford City’s Valley Parade is getting the most net home fans in, just over 19k on average, Fratton Park sits in second with an average of just under 17k, Blackburn and Charlton are the only clubs averaging over 10k home fans.
Rochdale are the lowest supported club in the league, their proximity to Manchester no doubt a factor, one that affects several clubs across the levels, they sit below Fleetwood.
The rest of the tables are included below and as above any help to fill in the estimates would be gratefully received.
LEAGUE TWO
Coventry City replace Lincoln City at the top of the League Two averages but the gap is just 8, the Sky Blues on 1,194 and the Imps on 1,186, Luton Town are the only other club with a 4 figure average in the 4th tier.
Morecambe are the country’s lowest travellers with an average of 110.
The same trio that top the away averages are the top three for home attendances albeit in a slightly different order, the Imps lead the way with an average of just over 9k, Luton Town in second and Coventry in 3rd.
Morecambe and Accrington have the two lowest home averages in the EFL.
Sincil Bank and The Ricoh are the most visited stadiums in the division, they both average 737 but actually 6 more people have visited Lincolnshire over the 10 games than have made the trip to the home of London Wasps. Nottingham remains popular for away fans, no doubt Hooters having a bit of an influence.
Rodney Parade in deepest South Wales is the least visited stadium in League Two with just 218 on average, Cumbria isn’t much more popular with an average of 234 away fans at Brunton Park.
Lincoln, Luton and Coventry, that magical trio that top most of the tables in this section of the blog are here again in the net home section, Lincoln City lead the way with 8,266 home fans average.
Down at the bottom it is Morecambe and Accrington but both keep their averages in the figure bracket.
The other accompanying tables are included below, any help with the estimates on this would be gratefully received.
I have added the Full EFL standings so whether you are flying high in the Championship or in League Two you can see how your team ranks across the 72 in terms of away support or your clubs home attendances.
Until the next time, enjoy.
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