Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) continues to demonstrate its unwavering fan support by securing the 7th highest average home attendance in the Premier League for the 2023/2024 season, according to a recent report published by Theyscored. The Magpies achieved an impressive average attendance of 52,153 people per game at St James’ Park, placing them just below Manchester City and ahead of Chelsea FC in the rankings.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy given St James’ Park’s maximum capacity of 52,350. With the stadium almost reaching its full capacity for every match, NUFC’s average home attendance stands at a remarkable 99.6% of the venue’s total seating. This statistic really proves the passion and loyalty of the Newcastle fanbase, who continue to turn out in massive numbers to support their team week in week out.
While NUFC has excelled in attracting fans to their home games, the club’s average away attendance figures tell a slightly different story. Newcastle ranked 15th in the league, with an average away attendance of 37,995 people per game, placing them 6th from the bottom in this category. This massive disparity highlights the challenges of maintaining high away attendance, which are influenced by other factors such as travel distance, ticket availability, prices, disposable income and fixture schedules.
Nevertheless, the exceptional home attendance figures are a testament to the electric atmosphere that St James’ Park is known for. The loyalty of the Toon Army is unwavering and their support plays a crucial role in the team’s performance on the pitch.
For those interested in exploring the data further, including a visual representation of the Premier League’s average attendance figures for the 2023/2024 season, you can view the full report and visualisation here.