Sunderland's opening Premier League attendance compared with Newcastle, Liverpool and others | OneFootball

Sunderland attracted 46,781 to the Stadium of Light for their opening home game, a narrow win over Fulham that delivered their first three points of the season.

The second half turned when substitute Wilson Isidor struck, allowing Regis Le Bris' side to move on from their opening-day defeat at Ipswich Town. According to Sunderland Echo, a loud home crowd helped repel late pressure.

Across the division's first home fixtures, Manchester United recorded 74,148. Tottenham Hotspur drew 61,025, Manchester City 60,645, Liverpool 60,415, and Arsenal 60,098.

Newcastle United posted 52,630 and Everton 51,820. Sunderland's figure was 46,781.

Chelsea registered 39,494, Leeds United 35,974, Brighton and Hove Albion 31,746, Coventry City 31,239 and Nottingham Forest 30,739.

Ipswich Town had 29,669, Fulham 27,461, Crystal Palace 24,925 and Hull City 24,470. Brentford drew 17,180, while AFC Bournemouth recorded 11,135.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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