October 2 – After a brief and out-of-character blip, Premier League matchday attendance has bounced back with Matchweek 6 delivering the second-highest average capacity percentage of the season so far.
After a brief dip in numbers earlier in the campaign, the weekend’s fixtures saw stadiums across the country fill to an average of 98.67% capacity, a notable improvement from the 97.81% recorded just two weeks ago, when nearly 9,000 seats remained unfilled.
In contrast, fewer than 5,000 seats were left vacant during Matchweek 6, marking the second-best attendance figures of the season, surpassed only by the opening weekend. Notably, three Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Arsenal, broke into the 99% capacity bracket.
Newcastle United once again led the way as the Premier League’s ‘capacity kings’, setting a season-high 99.89% attendance for their exciting 1-1 draw against Manchester City at St James’ Park. The Magpies have consistently ranked at the top of the league for matchday attendance, with near-perfect capacity figures for each home game this season.
Meanwhile, Old Trafford hosted the highest overall attendance of the weekend. A 73,587-strong crowd watched on as Ten Hag’s side were dismantled after Reds captain Bruno Fernandes saw red in the 42nd minute.
One of the standout aspects of Matchweek 6 was the consistent turnout across all fixtures. Even Everton, whose attendance dipped earlier in the season, posted a respectable 97.14% capacity for their match at Goodison Park, despite the club’s shaky form. This marked a slight recovery for the Toffees, who saw around 150 fewer empty seats compared to their previous home game.
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