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The English Premier League (EPL) is home to some of the most passionate fans of the game. With thunderous voices that give the stadiums an unmatched atmosphere, these supporters are the backbone of every club in the English football landscape.
Premier League is nothing without fans
Each club prides itself on its home stadium and the supporters associated with it. The home ground will always be a special place for a team regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
A team is incomplete without their local fans. The many iconic stadiums of the country have seen history unfold on their pitches with the roaring fans lighting up the arena.
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Due to COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions, there was a brief interlude in the presence of fans at the stadiums. As life gets back to normal, the clubs are once again receiving the whole-hearted and full-throated support of their followers.
Here’s a look at five clubs that have registered the highest average attendance per game in the ongoing 2021-22 English Premier League season:
#5 Liverpool: 52,998
With one of the fiercest support base across Europe, Liverpool’s fans at Anfield act as their 12th man. Interestingly, this iconic venue was originally Everton’s home ground, from 1884 to 1891, before they shifted to Goodison Park. It has been the proud home of Liverpool since the club was established in 1892.
With a capacity of 54,074 seats, it is the sixth-largest stadium in the Premier League. This season, an average of 52,998 fans attended the Reds’ games. Liverpool are currently planning to expand Anfield’s capacity to over 60,000.
Anfield has always been a fortress for the Reds and winning a game against them is always a gargantuan task. Liverpool had a club-record 68-game unbeaten streak at home, before Burnley managed to snatch a 0-1 win in January 2021. The Reds are currently second in the league and are mounting pressure on leaders Manchester City.
#4 Tottenham Hotspur: 54,677
Spurs moved to their new home ground, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in April 2019. They spent over a century at White Hart Lane before shutting it down for business. Although the new stadium is missing White Hart Lane’s nostalgia, there is no denying that it is a modern marvel as far as stadiums go.
The arena has a capacity of 62,062; making it the third-largest stadium in the Premier League circuit. On average, 54,677 fans have been in attendance per game this season. The Spurs' faithful will hope that the new stadium will bring a new era filled with silverware for its team. Their only realistic chance for a trophy this season will be in the FA Cup.
Tottenham’s massive North London Derby with Arsenal is yet to take place. There is no doubt that the stadium will be close to full capacity during the game. Spurs are currently seventh in the league and fighting for a highly contested top-four spot.
#3 West Ham United: 57,791
West Ham bid farewell to Boleyn Ground, their home stadium for over a century, and moved to the London Stadium in 2016. Although the arena was constructed specifically for the 2012 Olympics, it is now recognized as the home ground of the Hammers.
The London Stadium is the fourth-largest among Premier League venues and has a capacity of 60,000. On average, 57,791 fans have been in attendance per game this season. Apart from football, the venue also hosts concerts and was the first stadium to host a Major League Baseball game in Europe.
The Hammers' iconic “Forever Blowing Bubbles” tune at the start of a game persists even at the new stadium. West Ham have made tremendous progress under David Moyes and are making themselves a nuisance, especially for the “Big Six”. They are currently fifth in the league.
#2 Arsenal: 59,639
The Emirates Stadium has now become synonymous with Arsenal fans of the newer generation. However, veteran Gooners will be reminiscing about their glory days at their majestic Highbury ground. The Gunners’ first competitive match at the Emirates Stadium was in August 2006.
The stadium has since become one of the most recognizable in the Premier League and has witnessed some thrilling encounters. With a capacity of 60,704, it is the third-largest stadium in the league. On average, there have been 59,616 fans per game this season.
Arsenal have found success only in the FA Cup after the move and fans will hope that this trend soon changes for the better. The Gunners are still a work in progress under Mikel Arteta, but the future looks bright. They are currently sixth in the league and part of a nail-biting race for the top-four spots.
#1 Manchester United: 73,020
Manchester United’s Theater of Dreams claims the top spot on this list. Old Trafford has witnessed some of the greatest moments in the history of the Premier League and continues to be host to some electrifying matches. United played at Newton Heath until 1910 before shifting to the iconic Old Trafford.
Old Trafford has a total capacity of 74,879 which is the largest in the Premier League by quite a margin. This season, on average, has seen 73,020 fans in attendance. Because of United’s rich history, Old Trafford is also a bustling tourist destination.
United fans were ecstatic to see all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford this season. Even though the Red Devils have had a shocking Premier League this time around, their fans have always lent their support and the stadium is always, more or less, full.
