How Newcastle United's mighty average attendance ranks against Manchester City & Liverpool and compared to 2019/20 season

After an entire season with either limited or no supporters able to attend Premier League football matches, crowds have flocked back to grounds across the country with restrictions eased.

By Martyn Simpson

Published 18th Oct 2021, 08:11 BST

All 20 teams in England’s top flight have welcomed their fans back with open arms, but are attendances up on average compared to the 2019/20 season?

Who has the highest average attendance so far this season and what sort of numbers are clubs seeing compared to their stadium’s capacity?

Here are all 20 Premier League clubs ranked by their average attendances for the 2021/22 season so far and how those numbers compared to 2019/20.

(All statistics via Transfermarkt)

1. Brentford

Average attendance: 16,624 (Stadium capacity = 18,250). 2019/20 average attendance = 11,699 Photo: Clive Rose

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2. Burnley

Average attendance: 19,686 (Stadium capacity = 21,994). 2019/20 average attendance = 20,260 Photo: Stu Forster

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3. Watford

Average attendance: 20,451 (Stadium capacity = 21,577). 2019/20 average attendance = 20,837 Photo: Stephen Pond

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4. Crystal Palace

Average attendance: 23,033 (Stadium capacity = 26,047). 2019/20 average attendance = 25,060 Photo: Mike Hewitt

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