Championship clubs across the league have various stadium attendance figures.
Meanwhile, financially ailing Sheffield Wednesday has already been relegated from the Championship, and clubs like Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion are hoping to avoid joining the Owls in League One next season.
There are also many eyes on the play-off competition, which includes Wrexham, who are seeking to become the first team in history to earn consecutive promotions from the National League to the Premier League.
As both ends of the Championship table heat up, Football League World rates all 24 second-tier teams based on the proportion of their stadiums that are full, using Transfermarkt data.
24Blackburn Rovers
Along with Leicester, Blackburn Rovers are past Premier League champions who have fallen on hard times and are now fighting to avoid relegation to League One.
The Lancashire club’s troubles have been mirrored in the fact that their average attendance has only filled 44.5% of Ewood Park, and many fans remain dissatisfied with the Venky’s ownership.
23Sheffield Wednesday
Wednesday’s dreadful season came to an end last month when they were relegated to League One after losing 2-1 to fierce rivals Sheffield United.
Before the Owls went into administration earlier this season, and while they were still owned by Dejphon Chansiri, the South Yorkshire club faced stadium boycotts.
As a result, the average attendance on Wednesdays this term is 57.0% of Hillsborough’s capacity.
22Preston North End
Preston North End is one of the Championship clubs with a slim possibility of securing a playoff position.
The Lancashire club’s average attendance fills 71.9% of Deepdale, which is lower than all but two of its second-tier opponents.
21Charlton Athletic
After winning the League One play-offs last season, Charlton Athletic is striving to stay in the Championship.
Nathan Jones has led the Addicks to several vital victories, including two over Sheffield United, and The Valley is 74.4% full on average matchday.
20Swansea City
Swansea City’s Championship season is likely to end reasonably uneventfully, considering they lack play-off credentials and major relegation concerns.
The Swansea.com Stadium was sold out when co-owner Snoop Dogg came to town for their recent draw with Preston, but their average attendance has been 78.2% of capacity.
19Wrexham
Wrexham has the advantage over sister Welsh club Swansea in terms of stadium capacity, with the Racecourse Ground’s average attendance equating to 80.1%.
Meanwhile, if the Red Dragons win promotion to the Premier League in the Championship play-offs, they will be Wales’ highest-ranked team.
18Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are solidly in contention for automatic promotion to the Premier League next season.
However, the Riverside Stadium’s average attendance is 80.9% full, placing it 18th on the list. It is worth noting, however, that Boro’s stadium is one of the largest in the second division.
17Stoke City
Stoke City’s play-off hopes have faded this season, but the club may still finish in the top half of the Championship for the first time since being demoted from the Premier League in 2018.
The Potters’ average crowd fills 81.5% of the stadium.
16Hull City
Ipswich’s recent win over Hull City harmed the Tigers’ chances of gaining automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Sergej Jakirovic’s side appears to be on track for the play-offs, with an average attendance of 82.3% of the MKM Stadium’s seating capacity.
15Derby County
Derby County have done an outstanding job of putting themselves in the Championship play-off picture in only their second season since being promoted from League One.
On average matchday, 83.2% of Pride Park is packed with Rams fans.
14Millwall
Millwall might play in the Premier League next season if they win an automatic promotion spot or qualify through the play-offs.
The Lions average crowd fills 84.0% of The Den.
13Sheffield United
Sheffield United have had a roller coaster season, sacking former manager Ruben Selles after losing all six of their opening games.
Chris Wilder has returned to the Blades, but they are unlikely to reach the playoffs.
Meanwhile, United’s average attendance represents 85.1% of Bramall Lane’s capacity.
12Bristol City
Bristol City can yet finish in the top six for the second straight season, but they must first develop a strong run of form.
The Robins’ average matchday attendance equals 86.1% of Ashton Gate’s capacity.
11Watford
Watford will not finish the Championship season with the same manager as they began, since Ed Still recently replaced Javi Gracia, who followed Paulo Pezzolano earlier this season.
Despite several managerial changes, the Hornets’ average attendance fills 86.2% of Vicarage Road.
10Southampton
Southampton’s chances of returning to the Premier League as soon as possible have been boosted.
While the Hampshire club aims for a play-off spot, they occupy 87.4% of St Mary’s Stadium.
9West Bromwich Albion
West Brom have had a dreadful season and are dreading the thought of playing in League One next season.
However, Albion fans have stayed faithful, as The Hawthorns is typically 87.6% filled.
8Oxford United
Oxford United, like West Brom, is concerned about joining Wednesday in the third division following season, despite winning the League One play-off final in 2024.
On an average matchday, the Kassam Stadium had 88.6% capacity.
7Leicester City
Leicester’s six-point deduction also means they might be relegated to the third division, despite just competing in the Premier League last season.
However, the Foxes’ average attendance is 91.2% of the King Power Stadium’s capacity.
6Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers have been in the Championship since they were demoted from the Premier League in 2015.
Loftus Road is 91.4% full on average when the R’s are playing.
5Coventry City
Coventry will win the Championship if they continue to play as they have for the bulk of the season, keeping Middlesbrough and Ipswich at bay.
Meanwhile, the Sky Blues’ average attendance is 92.4% of the Coventry Society Building Arena’s capacity.
4Birmingham City
Birmingham City are unlikely to make the play-offs, but the fact that they have been in and around the Championship top six is encouraging for a club that won League One last season.
Blues’ average attendance fills 93.0% of St Andrew’s, and the West Midlands club has ambitious plans for a new stadium with a capacity of 62,000.
3Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are aiming for a quick return to the Premier League under Kieran McKenna, who previously guided the club to repeated promotions from League One.
The Tractor Boys’ average attendances reflect their top-flight ambitions, accounting for 93.2% of Portman Road’s capacity.
2Norwich City
Norwich City, meanwhile, had previously been concerned about relegation to League One under former manager Liam Manning’s unsuccessful leadership.
However, since Philippe Clement replaced Manning, the Canaries have been one of the finest teams in the Championship, with dedicated fans filling 94.9% of Carrow Road on average.
1Portsmouth
Portsmouth fans have a reputation for being among the best in the Championship, which is supported by the fact that Fratton Park is the most packed stadium in the second division, with an average attendance of 97.7%.
Pompey are once again trying to prevent a return to League One.
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