Football fan culture, also referred to as the “12th man,” is an important component of the beautiful game, and the people in attendance frequently make the difference between winning and losing. In the midst of the turmoil on the pitch, the yelling cheers can frequently provide teams the extra push they need to win.
It can be nearly hard to get tickets to a Premier League game at times, therefore those who are able to go every week are a) very fortunate to regularly watch their team live and b) the foundation of every football team.
In light of this, which club has had the most patrons since the start of the 2024–2025 Premier League season? Here is the data on how full each top-flight stadium has been this term, taking into account the size of each of the 20 venues and the average number of people who have entered the gates on home matchdays.
20-16
Fulham, Southampton, Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur
The relegated Southampton team and their home stadium, St. Mary’s Stadium, will be the next stop. They have the second-worst proportion of match attendees, which is 96.0%, or 31,098 of their 32,284-seat stadium on the south coast, according to the numbers alone.
Chelsea saw a tiny increase in attendance at Stamford Bridge as the Italian calmed the ship due to their outstanding start to Enzo Maresca’s first season in charge of west London, but that quickly vanished. Only 40,059 of their 41,631 seats are occupied, and the percentage is currently at 96.2% as Cole Palmer and his comrades fight to pull up trees.
Fans have ranked all 20 Premier League stadiums to determine which ones have the worst atmosphere.
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Fans have ranked all 20 Premier League stadiums to determine which has the worst atmosphere.
Based on atmosphere, fans have ranked every Premier League stadium, with a recently promoted team receiving the lowest rating.
Relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers join them towards the bottom of the rankings. After firing Gary O’Neil and bringing in Vitor Pereira, Molineux, which has only been used to 96.3% of its capacity so far in 2024–2025, is gradually regaining its feel-good vibe. In Ange Postecoglou’s second season as manager, Tottenham Hotspur has struggled to pull up trees, but their number is marginally higher.
The modern stadium can accommodate 62,850 spectators, and while it is considered one of the best in the world of football at the time of writing, Ange Postecoglou and his team have had their share of difficulties packing it. Even with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s enormous capacity, an average of 61,302 (97.5%) people attend each home game, which is still incredibly impressive.
The capacity of every 2024–2025 Premier League stadium on match days 20–16
Rank
Group
Capacity
Average number of attendees
To what extent is it full? (%)
20.
Fulham
29,589
26,550
89.7
19.
Southampton
32,384
31,098
96.0
18.
Chelsea
41,631
40,059
96.2
17.
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
31,750
30,571
96.3
16.
Tottenham Hotspur
62,850
61,302
97.5
15-11
Aston Villa, Leicester City, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool
Given that Aston Villa’s famous stadium, Villa Park, always sells out and that there are 42,918 home tickets available for purchase on game days, there won’t be a seat left empty. However, those attendance figures have statistically been impacted by the increase in ticket costs.
Up until recently, Leicester City, in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fight for survival, had a large number of supporters on match days. Their attendance figures have drastically decreased to 97.8% from 1.4% of the 32,273-seat King Power Stadium being empty when they host a top-tier team this season.
Furthermore, despite all of the public outcry regarding Manchester City and their alleged lack of atmosphere as a result of the low attendance, the evidence points to something else. According to Transfermarkt’s data, their attendance rate for home games is 98.2% of the 55,097 tickets they have available.
For Manchester United supporters, the post-Sir Alex Ferguson period has been nothing short of depressing, and the atmosphere grows increasingly bleak every year. However, if Ruben Amorim fulfils his pledge after the summer transfer window, the Theatre of Dreams might get a huge boost. As of this writing, 73,820 spectators typically enter the stadium on matchdays.
Since the Dutchman’s arrival, 60,472 people (98.7%) have come to witness Arne Slot’s table-topping Reds play. If they stay at the top of the standings from now until May, expect that number to soar. This season, the feel-good factor is back and roaring at Anfield, one of the most atmospheric grounds in the English top league.
How Full Every Premier League Stadium Is on Match Days 15–11 in 2024–2025
Rank
Group
Capacity
Average number of attendees
To what extent is it full? (%)
15.
Villa Aston
42,918
41,902
97.6
14.
City of Leicester
32,259
31,551
97.8
13.
City of Manchester
55,097
54,080
98.2
12.
United Manchester
74,879
73,820
98.6
11.
Liverpool
61,276
60,472
98.7
10-6
Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth
Steve Parish of Crystal Palace was, in theory, winning the race to be the least popular owner at the start of the 2024–25 season based on the number of fans that attended games. However, due to a turnaround in performance, the Eagles currently have a 98.8% attendance rate.
The Amex Stadium, a venue for feel-good football under a number of different regimes in recent years, is closely followed by Brighton & Hove Albion. Fabian Hurzeler is the one who gets the crowd going these days, as the youngest manager in the Premier League draws little less than 99% of the stadium’s capacity.
Despite having one of the smaller stadiums in the Premier League, Thomas Frank’s Brentford is ranked eighth in this list, and when they play a Premier League game this season, 99.0% of the Gtech Community Stadium is packed.
In the meantime, Nottingham Forest’s City Ground Stadium has a 99.0% capacity rate during one of the team’s best seasons in their lengthy and illustrious history, and that number is only anticipated to increase if they continue to aim for top four status through May.
In other areas, Bournemouth benefits from their stadium’s small size. Because the Vitality Stadium can only accommodate 11,307 spectators, it should be easier to fill. With a 99.0% percentage, the Cherries are still in sixth place.
The capacity of every 2024–2025 Premier League stadium on match days (10–6)
Rank
Group
Capacity
Average number of attendees
To what extent is it full? (%)
10.
The Crystal Palace
25,486
25,174
98.8
9.
Albion, Brighton & Hove
31,876
31,500
98.9
8.
Brentford
17,250
17,073
99.0
7.
Forest of Nottingham
30,404
30,092
99.0
6.
The Bournemouth
11,307
11,193
99.0
5-1
Ipswich Town, Arsenal, Everton, West Ham United, Newcastle United
Ipswich Town fans have supported the Tractor Boys in their fight for survival by showing up in large numbers thus far, despite their lack of experience with the rigours of England’s top flight. When safe-standing areas are taken into account, an average of 29,774 (99.1%) supporters occupy Portland Road during home games.
Although Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium is among the best venues in the English Premier League, this does not always translate into high ticket sales rates or large crowds of supporters before games. On home matchdays, however, the North Londoners’ supporters do pack 99.3% of their stadium.
The fight to achieve a sell-out may be made more challenging by Everton’s impending departure from Goodison Park. As they say goodbye to their legendary 39,414-seat stadium, the Toffees supporters have managed to pack it with enough supporters to fill 99.3% of its capacity.
Although their attendance rate (99.8%) doesn’t show sadness, West Ham United, the 2022–2023 Europa Conference League champions, seem to have a positive vibe despite their recent poor results. The Boleyn Ground’s days are long gone, as they are now completely established at the 62,500-seat London Stadium.
Newcastle United, under Eddie Howe, has always had a boisterous home and away crowd. Regarding the former, thousands of fans frequently turn out to watch the Magpies play at St. James’ Park. Their 52,258-seat stadium, which is regarded as one of the greatest in Premier League history, actually seats 52,189 people on average.
The capacity of every 2024–25 Premier League stadium on game days: 5–1
Rank
Group
Capacity
Average number of attendees
To what extent is it full? (%)
5.
Town of Ipswich
30,056
29,774
99.1
4.
The Arsenal
60,704
60,276
99.3
3.
Everton
39,414
39,153
99.3
2.
United West Ham
62,500
62,384
99.8
1.
Newcastle United
52,258
52,189
99.9
