The 2025–26 League One campaign was a thrilling one, and with just a couple of months until the new season gets underway, fans are starting to get excited.
Big crowds turned out across the division on a weekly basis last season, with fans travelling in their thousands to League One stadiums, and for many the real highlights come through memorable away day wins.
Unlike the lower tiers of the football pyramid, there are no regional restrictions in League One, meaning supporters regularly face long journeys across the country. Covering England, and occasionally Wales, over a nine month season brings its own challenges, especially when relying on Britain’s often unpredictable rail network.
Like most leagues in the United Kingdom, League One can be extremely difficult to escape, with many clubs spending over a decade in the third tier. As a result, certain fixtures and grounds can begin to feel familiar and repetitive over time, gradually losing some of their novelty.
That is why the arrival of newly promoted or relegated sides is often welcomed, bringing renewed excitement for supporters eager to experience new grounds and different opposition.
Even so, with teams moving between divisions each year, there are always a few fresh away days for fans to enjoy. In this article, we take a closer look at the average away attendances so far this season, but first, here is some data we have compiled showing how clubs travelled during the 2025-26 League One campaign.
Average League One away following in 2025/26 ranked
- 24) Burton Albion – 319
- 23) Stevenage – 354
- 22) Wycombe Wanderers – 547
- 21) Northampton Town – 570
- 20) Exeter City – 600
- 19) Leyton Orient – 633
- 18) Rotherham United – 693
- 17) AFC Wimbledon – 768
- 16) Port Vale – 838
- 15) Blackpool – 875
- 14) Peterborough United – 895
- 13) Wigan Athletic – 913
- 12) Reading – 1,013
- 11) Barnsley – 1,125
- 10) Doncaster Rovers – 1,126
- 9) Luton Town – 1,250
- 8) Plymouth Argyle – 1,286
- 7) Mansfield Town – 1,319
- 6) Stockport County – 1,342
- 5) Lincoln City – 1,371
- 4) Huddersfield Town – 1,428
- 3) Cardiff City – 1,716
- 2) Bolton Wanderers – 1,800
- 1) Bradford City – 2,057
Key talking points
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Bradford City lead the way
Fresh from their promotion from League Two in the 2024/25 season, Bradford City fans travelled extremely well during the 25/26 season, averaging more than 2,000 away fans per match. Although they fell short in their bid for consecutive promotions last season, they could earn a return to the Champions next season if that level of away support continues.
Burton Albion came up short
At the opposite end of the ‘biggest League One away following' table were Burton Albion. Only 319 supporters followed the club on the road last season.
Stockport County continued to shine
Stockport County may have lost in the play-offs for a second consecutive campaign, but the club will be hoping their fans continue to support the team in their droves, especially away from home.