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

The 2025-26 League One season was another memorable campaign, and with only a couple of months remaining until the new season begins, excitement is already starting to build among supporters.

Thousands of fans packed into stadiums across the division every week last term, with travelling supporters playing a huge role throughout the season. For many, the biggest highlights come from memorable away victories and the experiences that come with following their team across the country.

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

League One is widely regarded as one of the toughest divisions to escape, with a number of clubs spending extended periods battling in the third tier. Over time, repeated fixtures and familiar surroundings can cause certain away trips to lose some of their original appeal.

That is why the arrival of newly promoted or relegated clubs often brings fresh excitement, giving supporters the chance to visit new grounds and face different opponents.

With teams 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 enjoyed outstanding backing from their supporters throughout the 2025-26 League One campaign. The Bantams recorded the highest average away attendance in the division, with more than 2,000 fans travelling to support the team on the road.

Although they were unable to secure back-to-back promotions last season, the level of travelling support provides a strong platform heading into the next campaign. If Bradford can maintain those numbers away from home, they will once again have one of the strongest followings in League One.

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 finished sixth in the League One away attendance rankings during the 2025-26 season, underlining the impressive support they have built since their rise through the divisions.

Despite suffering play-off disappointment for the second consecutive campaign, the Hatters can take encouragement from the continued backing of their supporters. Strong away followings have become a key part of the club’s identity, and maintaining that support will be important as they look to challenge near the top of League One again.