With fans back in the stands, we look at every attendance and the highest in midweek throughout English football.
It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action.
We saw the most highly anticipated clashes, local derbies, managerial debuts and with that in mind, you can see all the scores too.
Time to continue our look at every attendance of this week, including the biggest…
1) Newcastle United (1) 3–2 West Bromwich Albion (2) – 51,405
Carabao Cup
Team – Tier – Score – Team – Tier – Attendance
Newcastle United (1) 3–2 West Bromwich Albion (2) – 51,405
Tottenham Hotspur (1) 5–1 Charlton Athletic (2) – 49,008
Nottingham Forest (1) 0–2 Leeds United (1) – 24,542
Ipswich Town (1) 3–1 Leicester City (3) – 21,559
Bradford City (3) 0–0 (4–2 p) Burnley (2) – 19,686
Birmingham City (2) 1–6 Brentford (1) – 17,722
Preston North End (2) 0–4 Everton (1) – 16,834
Southampton (2) 1–4 West Ham United (2) – 15,867
Plymouth Argyle (3) 2–4 Coventry City (1) – 14,210
Sheffield Wednesday (3) 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) – 13,586
Watford (2) 1–5 Peterborough United (3) – 7,978
Stoke City (2) 1–1 (4–5 p) Hull City (1) – 7,141
Doncaster Rovers (3) 1–3 Middlesbrough (2) – 6,883
Blackburn Rovers (2) 1–2 Sheffield United (2) – 6,826
Cardiff City (2) 1−2 Norwich City (2) – 5,432
Cambridge United (3) 0–1 Millwall (2) – 5,363
Barnsley (3) 3–2 Crewe Alexandra (4) – 3,002
Walsall (4) 0–0 (5–6 p) Leyton Orient (3) – 2,679
Blackpool (3) 1–4 Lincoln City (2) – 2,407
Stevenage (3) 0–3 Reading (3) – 2,013
Fleetwood Town (4) 4–0 Shrewsbury Town (4) – 1,066
Chelsea (1) v Luton Town (3)
Fulham (1) v AFC Wimbledon (3)
Carabao Cup away attendances
Charlton Athletic fans at Tottenham Hotspur – 5,744
Everton fans at Preston North End – 5,699
Burnley fans at Bradford City – 4,899
AFC Wimbledon fans at Fulham – 4,750*
Luton Town fans at Chelsea – 4,000*
West Ham United fans at Southampton – 3,008
Leeds United fans at Nottingham Forest – 3,000*
Middlesbrough fans at Doncaster Rovers – 2,942
Wolverhampton Wanderers fans at Sheffield Wednesday – 2,400
Coventry City fans at Plymouth Argyle – 2,244
West Bromwich Albion fans at Newcastle United – 2,000*
Millwall fans at Cambridge United – 1,433
Hull City fans at Stoke City – 1,256
Sheffield United fans at Blackburn Rovers – 1,200+*
Peterborough United fans at Watford – 1,156
Leicester City fans at Ipswich Town – 700+
Norwich City fans at Cardiff City – 700
Reading fans at Stevenage – 500+*
Leyton Orient fans at Walsall – 242
Shrewsbury Town fans at Fleetwood Town – 179
Brentford fans at Birmingham City – TBC
Crewe Alexandra fans at Barnsley – TBC
Lincoln City fans at Blackpool – TBC
EFL TROPHY:
Bristol Rovers 2-2 (2-4p) Chelsea U21 – 2,405
FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND:
Baffins Milton Rovers 1-0 Hartley Wintney
FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND REPLAYS:
3R Heaton Stannington (8) 4–2 Kendal Town (9) – 342
12R Horbury Town (9) 1–0 1874 Northwich (8) – 205
27R Prescot Cables (8) 1–0 Litherland REMYCA (9) – TBC
29R Droitwich Spa (9) 0–2 Hanley Town (8) – 332
43R Bourne Town (8) 5–1 Bottesford Town (9) – 315
48R Long Eaton United (8) 1–1 (3–4 p) AFC Rushden & Diamonds (8) – TBC
55R Fakenham Town (8) 2–0 St Ives Town (8) – 232
58R Wisbech Town (9) 2–2 (3–5 p) Yaxley (9) – TBC
74R Baldock Town (9) 0–1 Romford (9) – 112
76R Potters Bar Town (8) 0–1 Witham Town (8) – TBC
81R Frenford (9) 3–2 (a.e.t.) Haringey Borough (8) – 217
90R Portishead Town (9) 1–0 Larkhall Athletic (8) – TBC
92R Wokingham Town (9) 1–2 Hungerford Town (8) – 378
93R Milton Keynes Irish (8) 1–1 (3–4 p) Slimbridge (8) – TBC
110R Hassocks (9) 0–3 Westfield (8) – TBC
111R Faversham Town (8) 4–0 Bedfont (9) – TBC
114R SE Dons (9) 2–0 Punjab United (8) – 515
116R Haywards Heath Town (9) 2–1 Sutton Common Rovers (9) – TBC
119R Corinthian (9) 0–1 Broadfields United (9) – 126
121R Badshot Lea (9) 0–2 AFC Stoneham (8) – 219
123R Westbury United (8) 0–1 (a.e.t.) AFC Portchester (8) – TBC
130R Tadley Calleva (9) 3–1 Hamble Club (9) – TBC
21R Bootle (8) 0–1 Northwich Victoria (9) – 241
83R Longlevens (9) 1–1 (1–4 p) Winslow United (8) – 187
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
Alfreton Town (2) 4-0 (0) Hyde United – 397
Ashton United (1) 1-1 (0) Ilkeston Town – 328
Bamber Bridge (0) 1-1 (1) FC United of Manchester – 592
Bury (0) 0-1 (1) Lancaster City – 3,467
Cleethorpes Town (3) 6-0 (0) Whitby Town – 485
Guiseley (1) 3-0 (0) Stockton Town – 601
Quorn (1) 2-2 (1) Gainsborough Trinity – 373
Redcar Athletic 0-0 Emley AFC – 389
Warrington Town (0) 0-4 (1) Curzon Ashton – 784
Workington AFC (0) 3-2 (1) Warrington Rylands – 638
Avro (2) 4-4 (2) Leek Town – 484
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE – EAST DIVISION
Ashington AFC (0) 1-1 (0) Dunston – 393
Beverley Town (1) 2-1 (0) Ossett United – 360
Bradford (Park Avenue) (4) 4-1 (1) Hallam – 430
Consett AFC (5) 6-2 (0) Blyth Spartans – 579
Garforth Town (1) 2-0 (0) North Ferriby – 279
Liversedge (1) 4-1 (0) Guisborough Town – 219
Matlock Town (0) 3-1 (0) Pontefract Collieries – 475
West Auckland Town 3-0 Silsden – 231
Grimsby Borough (0) 1-2 (0) Bridlington Town – 161
Stocksbridge Park Steels (0) 0-2 (2) Lincoln United – 283
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE – MIDLANDS DIVISION
Belper Town (1) 2-4 (3) Sutton Coldfield Town – 604
Boldmere St Michaels (1) 2-1 (0) Barwell – 130
Carlton Town (1) 2-1 (0) Boston Town – 134
Loughborough Students (0) 2-4 (3) Grantham Town – 226
Nuneaton Town (0) 3-2 (0) Coleshill Town – 507
Coventry United (0) 1-2 (0) Mickleover – 245
Rugby Borough (0) 0-2 (0) Wellingborough Town – 172
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE – WEST DIVISION
Atherton Collieries (0) 0-1 (1) Padiham – 266
Clitheroe (0) 2-1 (1) Stalybridge Celtic – 645
Congleton Town (0) 0-0 (0) Wythenshawe – 512
Newcastle Town (1) 1-1 (0) Chasetown – 242
Runcorn Linnets (1) 3-2 (0) Lower Breck – 604
Stafford Rangers (0) 0-4 (3) Shifnal Town – 932
Vauxhall Motors (2) 3-3 (0) Nantwich Town – 216
Witton Albion (2) 2-0 (0) Kidsgrove Athletic – 399
ISTHMIAN LEAGUE – NORTH DIVISION
Buckhurst Hill (2) 2-0 (0) Grays Athletic – 235
Little Oakley (2) 3-1 (0) Brightlingsea Regent – 168
Lowestoft Town (0) 0-2 (1) Mulbarton Wanderers – 368
Newmarket Town (0) 0-0 (0) Takeley – 167
Tilbury (0) 0-0 (0) Bowers & Pitsea – 215
Walthamstow (0) 0-4 (2) Cambridge City – 256
ISTHMIAN LEAGUE – SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION
Ascot United (2) 4-0 (0) Binfield – 267
Ashford Town (Middx) (1) 2-3 (1) Cobham – 202
Hayes & Yeading United (0) 0-2 (1) Raynes Park Vale – 192
Hendon (1) 1-0 (0) Bedfont Sports – 211
Littlehampton Town (0) 0-1 (0) Bognor Regis Town – 828
ISTHMIAN LEAGUE – SOUTH EAST DIVISION
Crowborough Athletic (0) 0-2 (0) South Park (Reigate) – 281
Eastbourne Town (1) 5-0 (0) Peacehaven & Telscombe – 286
Erith Town (2) 4-0 (0) Sevenoaks Town – 189
Sheppey United (0) 0-3 (2) Herne Bay – 525
Whitstable Town (2) 3-1 (0) Deal Town – 828
SOUTHERN LEAGUE – SOUTH DIVISION
Slimbridge (0) 2-7 (5) Swindon Supermarine – 243
Head to Football Web Pages, NonLeagueCrowd or league websites for attendances below tier 8 and beyond…
FA STATEMENT:
The FA, Premier League and EFL are together introducing new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social and criminal behaviours recently seen within football grounds and underline the importance of a safe matchday environment.
The new set of actions, which will be implemented across all English football leagues and backed by the Football Supporters’ Association, will target activity such as entering the pitch without permission, carrying or using smoke bombs or pyrotechnics and throwing objects – as well as drug use and discriminatory behaviour.
These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences. They have no place in football, or anywhere.
All identified offenders will be reported by clubs to the police and prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record, which may affect their employment and education, and could result in a prison sentence. The FA will also be enforcing a tougher charging and sanctioning policy for clubs, which will reinforce these measures.
Furthermore, anyone who enters the pitch and those identified carrying or using pyrotechnics or smoke bombs will now receive an automatic club ban. These bans could also be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in these activities.
The safety of everyone attending a matchday is the game’s collective priority. We know the behaviours carried out by some fans last season do not represent the majority of supporters and they risk ruining the fantastic experience of a football match for everyone. Therefore, we are working with clubs to highlight the important role that fans, clubs, players and coaches all have to play in helping to create a safe environment.
Our strong and collective approach reflects how seriously we all view this issue and the severity of the risks. Nobody should be intimidated or assaulted in their workplace. The pitch must remain safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters.
To further support this action, the FA, Premier League and EFL are working with police forces, the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU), and the Crown Prosecution Service to establish a new principle for cases relating to pyrotechnics and smoke bombs, as well as entering the pitch without permission. This will mean cooperating to achieve a prosecution in these cases will become the default response of the football authorities and criminal justice system, sending a clear and unambiguous message to all who break the law.
Other measures to be implemented include working with clubs to enhance search regimes and increased use of sniffer dogs at grounds. We will also be working in partnership with our clubs, players and managers, the Government, broadcasters, the police and social media platforms in seeking to discourage the further growth or acceptance of these behaviours across English football. This includes working with social media platforms to establish new ways of quicker removal of fan-generated videos of illegal behaviour at football matches, including violent offences and pitch invasions. It also includes asking the Government to reform regulations to restrict the supply of pyrotechnics and smoke bombs.
FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham said: “We all know about the fantastic and unique role that football can play in bringing communities together. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour that we saw in stadiums at the end of last season was entirely unacceptable and put people’s safety at risk. Together, English football has introduced new measures and stronger sanctions, for the start of the coming season, to send out a clear message that we will not tolerate this type of illegal and dangerous behaviour. Football stadiums must be a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all, and it is the responsibility of everyone in the game, including governing bodies, clubs, players, coaches, and fans, to ensure that we all play our part in protecting our game and each other.”
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “Everyone should feel safe and able to enjoy a football match. Together, with clubs and partners across football, we are making clear the type of incidents we saw last season must stop. If we don’t take collective and sustained action, it may only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured, or worse. These new measures are a strong response to a significant increase in fan behaviour issues, but we know it is the minority who have behaved unacceptably and unlawfully. Premier League football should be a fantastic experience for everyone and we don’t want matches to be marred by these sorts of events in the future.”
EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch said: “This season sees new measures introduced and sanctions implemented that will serve to remind everyone attending games – but particularly the minority of people behaving in an offensive manner – that there are real life consequences for the criminal, dangerous and irresponsible conduct at football. It is wholly appropriate that these unacceptable behaviours will now be dealt with through a combination of police action and automatic club bans. There is nothing like going to watch your team live and that is why the English professional game has taken strong collective action, to ensure the match day experience remains a safe and welcoming environment for all including fans, players, club staff and match officials.”
Football Supporters’ Association Chief Executive Kevin Miles said: “We are contacted by supporters on a fairly regular basis who have been caught jumping on the pitch, or with pyro in the stands, and without exception they regret doing it. Whether they had positive intentions or not is irrelevant in the eyes of the law – pyro and pitch incursions are illegal, you will be prosecuted and you will be banned by your club.”
To support this new package of policies and actions, today marks the launch of an all-football campaign. ‘Love football. Protect the game’ will make clear the consequences of, and sanctions for, illegal and dangerous behaviour as we seek to urge fans to help us protect the game and keep everyone safe.
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