Time to take a look at the top 30 record home attendances in English football history, which have recently been revealed.
Right now, we’re unable to watch our beloved clubs due to the coronavirus pandemic, thankfully however reports whether you believe them or not claim that clubs in tier 1 of lockdown could potentially see fans back in the stands before Christmas.
Real supporters are sat watching their team from a streaming service or on the television because they can’t attend matches due to government guidelines.
And fans were left reeling this week when seeing that production for a film named Rise of the Foot Soldier is currently underway and filming at Roots Hall focused on fake fans celebrating a goal, seemingly with no social distancing and everyone bundled close together. Click more HERE to see that.
In a throwback to much better times, we take a look the top 30 record home attendances in English football history.
talkSPORT explain how before all-seater stadiums became mandatory in the Premier League due to the Taylor Report in 1990, it was not uncommon to see even the smallest teams attract full support.
Time to take a glance at which clubs have, in the past, held record numbers in attendance…
30. Nott’m Forest
Nottingham Forest saw an attendance of 49,946 at the City Ground (v Manchester United) – First Division (October the 28th of 1967)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 29,455
(vs. Leeds United, EFL Championship, 8 February 2020)
29. Stoke City
The Potters saw an attendance of 51,380 at the Victoria Ground (v Arsenal) – First Division (March the 29th of 1937)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 25,436 v Cardiff City (22 February 2020)
28. Portsmouth
Pompey saw an attendance of 51,385 at Fratton Park (v Derby County) – FA Cup sixth round (February the 26th of 1949)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 18,801 (vs Ipswich Town 21/12/2019)
27. Coventry City
The Sky Blues saw an attendance of 51,455 at Highfield Road (v Wolverhampton Wanderers) – Second Division (April the 29th of 1967)
Their biggest attendance (ground-sharing at Birmingham) of the 2019/20 season was 10,055 vs Sunderland (league, 1 March 2020), 21,193 vs Birmingham City (cup, 25 January 2020)
26. Crystal Palace
The Eagles saw an attendance of 51,482 at Selhurst Park (v Burnley) – Second Division (May the 11th of 1979)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 25,486 vs Liverpool (23 November 2019).
25. Middlesbrough
The Boro saw an attendance of 53,802 at Ayresome Park (v Newcastle United) – First Division (December the 29th of 1949)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 26,693 vs Tottenham (5 January 2020)
24. Burnley
The Clarets saw an attendance of 54,775 at Turf Moor (v Huddersfield) – FA Cup third round (February the 23rd of 1924)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 21,762 (v Liverpool, 31 Aug 2019)
23. Hull City
The Tigers saw an attendance of 55,019 at Boothferry Park (v Manchester United) – FA Cup sixth round (February the 26th of 1949)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 24,109 (v Chelsea, 25 January)
22. Leeds United
The Whites saw an attendance of 57,892 at Elland Road (v Sunderland) – FA Cup fifth round replay (March the 15th of 1967)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 36,514 vs Huddersfield Town
(7 March 2020, Championship)
21. Cardiff City
The Bluebirds saw an attendance of 57,893 at Ninian Park (v Arsenal) – First Division (April the 22nd of 1953)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 28,529 (vs. Swansea City, 12 Jan 20)
20. West Ham United
The Hammers saw an attendance of 59,988 at the London Stadium (v Everton) – Premier League (March the 30th of 2019)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 59,959 vs Liverpool
(29 January 2020)
19. Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers saw an attendance of 61,315 at Molineux (v Liverpool) – FA Cup fifth round (February the 11th of 1939)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 31,746
(vs Liverpool, 23 January 2020, Premier League)
18. Liverpool
The Reds saw an attendance of 61,905 at Anfield (v Wolverhampton Wanderers) – FA Cup fourth round (February the 2nd of 1952)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 53,330 (v Newcastle United, 14 September 2019)
17. Blackburn Rovers
The Lancashire outfit saw an attendance of 62,522 at Ewood Park (v Bolton Wanderers) – FA Cup sixth round (March the 2nd 1929)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was League/All: 19,963 vs Preston North End (11 January 2020)
16. West Brom
The Baggies saw an attendance of 64,815 at the Hawthorns (v Arsenal) – FA Cup sixth round (March the 6th of 1937)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 25,618 (v Leeds, 1 January 2020)
We continue our look at the top 30 record home attendances in English football history, here are the top 15…
15. Birmingham City
The Blues saw an attendance of 66,844 at St Andrew’s (v Everton) – FA Cup fifth round (March the 11th of 1939)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 22,120 (vs Sheffield Wednesday, 22 February 2020)
14. Huddersfield Town
The Terriers saw an attendance of 67,037 at Leeds Road (v Arsenal) – FA Cup sixth round (February the 27th of 1932)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 23,805 vs. Leeds United (7 December 2019)
13. Sheffield United
The Blades saw an attendance of 68,287 at Bramall Lane (v Leeds United) – FA Cup fifth round (February the 15th of 1936)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 31,774 (vs. Liverpool, 28 September 2019)
12. Newcastle United
68,386 attendance at St James’ Park (v Chelsea) – First Division (September 3, 1930)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 52,221 (vs Oxford United, FA Cup, 25 January)
11. Bolton Wanderers
The Trotters saw an attendance of 69,912 at Burnden Park (v Manchester City) – FA Cup fifth round (February the 18th of 1933)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 14,003 vs. Blackpool,
8 October 2019
10. Sheffield Wednesday
The Owls saw an attendance of 72,841 at Hillsborough (v Manchester City) – FA Cup fifth round (February the 17th of 1934)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 28,028 (vs Barnsley; Championship)
9. Arsenal
The Gunners saw an attendance of 73,707 at Wembley (v RC Lens) – Champions League group stage (November the 25th of 1998)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 60,383 (vs Wolves, 2 November 2019)
8. Charlton Athletic
The Addicks saw an attendance of 75,031 at The Valley (v Aston Villa) – FA Cup fifth round (February the 12th of 1938)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 25,363 (vs. Blackburn Rovers, 15 February 2020)
7. Sunderland
The Black Cats saw an attendance of 75,118 at Roker Park (v Derby County) – FA Cup sixth round replay (March the 8th of 1933)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 33,821 (vs. Bolton Wanderers)
6. Aston Villa
The West Midlands outfit saw an attendance of 76,588 at Villa Park (v Derby County) – FA Cup sixth round first leg (March the 2nd of 1946)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 42,010 (vs. West Ham, 16 September 2019)
5. Everton
The Toffees saw an attendance of 78,299 at Goodison Park (v Liverpool) – First Division (September the 18th of 1948)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 39,374 (1 Sep 2019 v Wolves, PL)
4. Chelsea
The Blues saw an attendance of 82,905 at Stamford Bridge (v Arsenal) – First Division (October the 12th of 1935)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 40,694
(vs. Everton, 8 March 2020, Premier League)
3. Man Utd
The Red Devils saw an attendance of 83,260 at Maine Road (v Arsenal) – First Division (January the 17th of 1948)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 73,737
(vs. Liverpool, 20 October)
2. Man City
Manchester City saw an attendance of 84,569 at Maine Road (v Stoke City) – FA Cup sixth round (March the 3rd of 1934)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 54,512 (v Sheffield United, 29 December 2019)
1. Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs saw an attendance of 85,512 at Wembley (v Bayer Leverkusen) – Champions League group stage (November the 2nd of 2016)
Their biggest attendance of the 2019/20 season was 61,104 (vs. Chelsea, 22 December)
Now you have seen the top 30 record home attendances in English football history, which surprised you the most? Let us know your thoughts!
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