UEFA: England's Unmatched Depth of Support Shines Through in Latest Attendance Figures

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During the 2023-24 season, a total of 12.7 million fans tuned in to watch matches played by the top 24 EFL teams.

The English second division was the second-biggest attended league on the planet last year.AdvertisementAdvertisement

That is more than any other league on the planet, except for the Premier League.

Even then, the Championship was only narrowly behind the top flight in these figures.

The Premier League had attendance of 14.7 million fans over the same season.

Uefa noted: “The Championship showcased substantial support last season, with its average attendance of over 23,000 per match ranking seventh among European leagues and the nearly 13 million in aggregate crowds ranking second in world football.

“The depth of support in England is unmatched, with more than 5 million attending third-tier matches, almost 3.5 million attending fourth-tier matches and almost 3 million attending the three leagues in tier five and six.”