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Championship Stadium Attendance Rates for the 2026/27 Season Uncovered
Amir Azimi
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Championship Stadium Attendance Rates for the 2026/27 Season Uncovered

Championship Stadium Attendance Rates for the 2026/27 Season Uncovered

The Championship features some of England's most notable football clubs. But which stadiums have seen the highest attendance rates relative to their capacity during the 2026/27 season?

Despite being the second tier, the Championship is known for its fierce competition. Numerous teams fight to secure promotion to the Premier League, while others battle to avoid relegation. This mix keeps the league lively and competitive throughout.

Many Championship clubs boast passionate fanbases that often energize their teams when needed most. Transfermarkt has ranked all Championship clubs by how full their stadiums have been this season compared to maximum capacity. Here’s a breakdown of the standings:

Clubs Ranked 24th to 17th in Stadium Capacity Filled

  • Blackburn Rovers (Ewood Park): 44.7% – The lowest attendance rate, partly due to protests against ownership.
  • Cardiff City (Cardiff City Stadium): 66.5% – Despite a large stadium, attendance is significantly higher than Blackburn.
  • Charlton Athletic (The Valley): 71.7% – A club hoping to maintain Championship status after years in lower leagues.
  • Preston North End (Deepdale): 72.4% – Consistently fills nearly three-quarters of its capacity.
  • Stoke City (Bet365 Stadium): 74.1% – Just below Preston’s fill rate.
  • Wrexham (Racecourse Ground): 78.9% – Second smallest stadium but boasts high attendance following rapid promotions.
  • Bristol City (Ashton Gate): 79.4%
  • Sheffield United (Bramall Lane): 81.4% – A slow start to the campaign has kept some fans away.

Positions 16th to 9th: Mid-Table Attendance Rates

  • Derby County (Pride Park): 83.8% – Attendance declining after a poor start.
  • Watford (Vicarage Road): 85.1% – An average crowd of 18,366, although future numbers may fall if struggles persist.
  • Bolton Wanderers (Toughsheet Community Stadium): 85.4% – Back in the Championship since 2019 with solid fan support.
  • Swansea City (Swansea.com Stadium): 86.2% – Strong performances have encouraged fans to pack the stands.
  • Middlesbrough (Riverside Stadium): 88.7% – Impressive campaign start has boosted attendance.
  • Burnley (Turf Moor): 89.5%
  • Birmingham City (St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park): 89.8%
  • Southampton (St Mary's Stadium): 90.7% – Both Birmingham and Southampton aim to return to the Premier League soon.

Top 8 Stadiums by Percentage Capacity Filled

  • West Bromwich Albion (The Hawthorns): 91.5%
  • Queens Park Rangers (MATRADE Loftus Road): 91.7%
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers (Molineux Stadium): 94.9%
  • Millwall (The Den): 94.9% – Known for growing strength and loyal support, leaving about 1,000 seats empty per game.
  • Norwich City (Carrow Road): 95.2% – Fans stay loyal despite the club's low league position.
  • Portsmouth (Fratton Park): 97.0% – Regularly packed even as the club struggles in the Championship.
  • West Ham United (London Stadium): 97.8% – An impressive fill rate given the stadium's 62,500 capacity.
  • Lincoln City (ProAmpac Stadium): 97.9% – Tops the list with nearly every seat filled, though it has the smallest stadium in the league with just 10,780 seats.

All data is from Transfermarkt, accurate as of October 29, 2026.

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