All three leagues in the EFL are now taking shape, and while some fans have already got that sinking feeling, others are dreaming of promotion. But more importantly, which fans are still turning up in the highest numbers to support their team? Let's take a look.
EFL highest attendances this weekend: League by league
Championship – Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light is the largest stadium outside of the Premier League and it attracted 41,769 fans this weekend for Sunderland's match against Leeds. The match saw one of the most dramatic endings to a match this season in a moment that Illan Meslier won't want to see again.
The Stadium of Light was only at 85% capacity on Friday night and there were more packed stadiums in the Championship this weekend. The fullest was Fratton Park which hit 97% capacity.
“WHAT HAS HE DONE?!” ?
A mistake from Meslier GIFTS Sunderland the equaliser! ? pic.twitter.com/NSAQbTo3km
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 4, 2024
League One – Toughsheet Community Stadium
The biggest attendance in League One this weekend came from Bolton where 19,765 fans visited the Toughsheet Community Stadium to watch Bolton take on Shrewsbury. The home fans were treated to a second-half comeback from their team who earned a draw despite being 2-0 down at half-time.
Although more fans visited the Toughsheet Community Stadium than anywhere else in League One it only hit 68% of its capacity. The fullest ground in League One this weekend was Wrexham's Racecourse Ground which was a sell-out for the visit of Northampton Town.
Always like visiting the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton v Shrewsbury Town. #Salop pic.twitter.com/8TA3Whtdp4
— Ollie Westbury (@Ollie_Westbury) October 5, 2024
League Two – University of Bradford Stadium
The University of Bradford Stadium brought in the largest crowd in League Two this weekend with slightly more than 16,000 fans attending Bradford's Monday night clash against Newport County. The hosts ran out as 3-1 winners to send the majority of fans home happy.
The University of Bradford Stadium has a capacity of more than 25,000 so it was only 63% full on Monday night. The busiest stadium in League Two this weekend was Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium which hit 86% capacity.