Newcastle United have been defeated just once on their home turf this year, coming against eventual runners-up Liverpool.
Howe and his team have made St James’s Park into a fortress and the crowd, helped by the great work of Wor Flags, have responded to this by creating an unforgettable atmosphere each and every game.
Their 19 home games this season provided eight wins, six draws and five defeats and was a key factor in helping the Magpies bag an 11th place finish.
But how does Newcastle’s average attendance this season compare with the rest of the division?
Here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at the average attendances for each Premier League club this season to see how full each ground was in 2021/22:
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13. Villa Park (97.6%)
The appointment of Steven Gerrard helped alleviate relegation fears around Villa Park, although there’s no doubt they will want to improve on a 14th place finish next season. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
14. Old Trafford (97.7%)
Manchester United finished with their lowest points total in Premier League history this season - a haul that means they finished closer to the relegation zone than the runaway top-two. Photo: Alex Pantling
15. Anfield (98%)
Liverpool were denied the title on the final day of the season but have once again enjoyed an exemplary season in-front of their own supporters. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
16. Goodison Park (98.3%)
There’s no doubt that the Goodison Park crowd was one of the major factors in Everton sealing Premier League survival. Their home form carried the Toffees over the line in the end. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY