Although they suffered a disappointing draw with West Ham at the weekend, Newcastle remain unbeaten at home this season, making it 16 Premier League games in a row without defeat.
St James’s Park has become one of the most difficult places for opposition team to play football recently, such is the atmosphere created pre-match at the stadium - one that is often translated into success on the pitch.
Eddie Howe’s side were backed by yet another sell-out crowd against the Hammers at the weekend and next up for them at home is a clash against Liverpool - the last team to win at St James’s Park.
Here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at the top attendances in England so far this season to see where Newcastle United rank.
Do any of these figures surprise you?
10. Brighton & Hove Albion
Average league attendance at the AMEX Stadium this season = 31,487 Photo: Bryn Lennon
11. Leicester City
Average league attendance at the King Power Stadium this season = 31,646 Photo: Marc Atkins
12. Leeds United
Average league attendance at Elland Road this season = 36,441 Photo: OLI SCARFF