Sunderland’s average attendance set against Premier League rivals after Sir Bob Murray expansion comments | OneFootball

According to Sunderland Echo, Sunderland’s Premier League home crowds are averaging 46,821 this season, with Sir Bob Murray having confirmed in an interview that capacity could rise to as much as 66,000.

The campaign has already swung from a late defeat at newly promoted Ipswich Town on the opening day to a historic Europa League debut, when Regis Le Bris’ side edged AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light.

Home and away, the support has been raucous, and both league matches on Wearside have been packed out, making trips to the Stadium of Light a stern examination for leading opponents.

Premier League average attendances for 2026/27 are as follows.

Manchester United average 74,155. Tottenham Hotspur average 60,807. Manchester City average 60,574.

Liverpool average 60,288. Arsenal average 60,169. Newcastle United average 52,640.

Everton average 52,043. Sunderland average 46,821. Chelsea average 39,423.

Aston Villa average 36,759. Leeds United average 36,376. Brighton and Hove Albion average 31,784.

Coventry City average 31,366. Nottingham Forest average 30,697. Ipswich Town average 29,844.

Fulham average 27,254. Crystal Palace average 25,136. Hull City average 24,448.

Brentford average 17,168. AFC Bournemouth average 11,211.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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