Newcastle United average attendance compared to Premier League rivals ahead of Aston Villa test

There were memorable scenes at St James Park on Wednesday night as Newcastle United secured progress in the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win against Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.

Goals from Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon helped Eddie Howe’s men claim all three points and that was enough to ensure the Magpies are guaranteed a place in the play-off round at very least. However, a positive result in next week’s visit to Paris Saint-Germain could well see the Magpies progress directly into the last 16 of European football’s elite competition.

As the most hectic and potentially pivotal period of the season shows no signs of slowing, Newcastle will now turn their focus towards their return to Premier League action as Aston Villa make the trip to St James Park on Sunday afternoon. Unai Emery’s side have been in fine form this season and appear to be all but guaranteed a place in next season’s Champions League as they are currently sitting in third place in the table and hold a nine-point advantage on sixth placed Chelsea.

There had been some talk of Villa pushing Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title before they suffered defeats against the Gunners and Everton in recent weeks. They will also travel to Tyneside looking to improve on a dismal record at St James Park after failing to win on their last 17 visits. However, there is no doubt Emery’s side will provide a sizeable challenge to Newcastle as they look to force their way into contention for a second consecutive season in the Champions League.

Once again, there will be a sell-out crowd on hand to throw their support behind Howe and his players as they look for an eighth win in 12 league games on their home patch. With a packed out St James Park lying in wait, we take a look at how Newcastle’s average home attendances compare to their rivals across the Premier League.

How does Newcastle United’s average attendance compare to their Premier League rivals?

Manchester United - 73,985 West Ham United - 62,451 Tottenham Hotspur - 60,977 Liverpool - 60,396 Arsenal - 60,197 Manchester City - 52,341 Everton - 52,188 Newcastle United - 52,139 Sunderland - 46,666 Aston Villa - 41,822 Chelsea - 39,655 Leeds United - 36,689 Leeds United - 36,689 Brighton and Hove Albion - 31,314 Nottingham Forest - 30,509 Wolverhampton Wanderers - 29,733 Fulham - 27,075 Crystal Palace - 25,016 Burnley - 21,084 Brentford - 17,084 Bournemouth - 11,151

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