League One away following: Who has had the most support in 2025/26?

The 2025-26 League One season provided another memorable campaign, and with just a couple of months to go until the new season gets underway, excitement is already building among supporters.

Thousands of fans filled stadiums across the division every week last term, with travelling supporters once again playing a major role throughout the campaign. For many, some of the biggest highlights come from memorable away victories and the experiences of following their team across the country.

Unlike the lower divisions of the football pyramid, League One has no regional boundaries, meaning supporters can face lengthy journeys from one side of the country to the other. Travelling across England, and occasionally into Wales, over a nine-month campaign brings its own challenges, particularly when relying on Britain's unpredictable transport network.

League One is widely regarded as one of the most difficult divisions to escape, with several clubs spending lengthy spells competing in the third tier. Over time, repeated fixtures and familiar surroundings can cause certain away trips to lose some of their appeal.

That is why the arrival of newly promoted or relegated clubs can bring a fresh sense of excitement, giving supporters the opportunity to visit new grounds and face different opponents.

With clubs constantly moving between divisions, there are always new challenges and away days to look forward to. In this article, we take a closer look at the average away attendances from the 2025-26 League One season, but first, here is the data we have compiled on how each club travelled throughout the 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

Bradford City set the standard on the road

Following their promotion from League Two in the 2024-25 season, Bradford City received outstanding support from their fans throughout the 2025-26 League One campaign. The Bantams recorded the highest average away attendance in the division, with more than 2,000 supporters travelling to back the team on the road.

Although Bradford were unable to secure successive promotions last season, their impressive travelling support provides a strong foundation for the campaign ahead. If they can maintain those numbers away from home, the Bantams will once again boast one of League One's strongest away followings.

Burton Albion struggle for travelling numbers

At the other end of the table, Burton Albion recorded the lowest average away attendance in League One during the 2025-26 season.

Only 319 supporters followed the Brewers on their travels on average last campaign, highlighting the challenge of building a strong away following during a difficult period for the club. Improving those numbers could provide an important boost as Burton look to establish themselves in the division.

Stockport County continue to receive strong backing

Stockport County ranked sixth in League One for average away attendance during the 2025-26 season, highlighting the strong support they have built throughout their rise up the divisions.

Although the Hatters suffered play-off disappointment for the second consecutive campaign, they can take encouragement from the continued backing of their travelling supporters. Strong away followings have become an important part of the club’s identity, and maintaining those numbers will be valuable as they look to challenge near the top of League One again.