Taking a fresh look at the average home attendance figures for all 24 teams in the Sky Bet Championship for the 2023-24 season, it’s evident that despite the lower quality of play compared to the Premier League, the level of support from fans remains strong.
With each of the 24 clubs having played between 29 and 30 games so far, over eight million spectators have attended matches, averaging at 22,864 per game.
Comparatively, the Premier League’s average attendance per fixture is 38,584, taking into account the larger capacities of teams like Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
The dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm of fans in the English second tier cannot be understated, especially considering the lower level of play compared to the top flight.
But which teams are drawing the most substantial turnouts each week? According to data from Transfermarkt, the average home attendance for each of the 24 clubs is as follows:
- Rotherham United (24th)
Average home attendance: 10,727 - Blackburn Rovers (23rd)
Average home attendance: 15,259 - Swansea City (22nd)
Average home attendance: 16,210 - Millwall (21st)
Average home attendance: 16,325.
