2025-26 Premier League: Matchday 38 attendance (42,345 spectators on average per game)

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West Ham in front of 62,471 spectators at London Stadium, on 24 May 2026 - ©  West Ham United FC

Matchday 38 of the 2025-26 Premier League season drew an average of 42,345 spectators per game, on Sunday 24 May 2026 (kick-off at 17:00 CET). The average stadium fill rate was 98.9%.

West Ham United FC - Leeds United FC (3-0) was the match that posted the highest attendance, with 62,471 spectators and an almost 100% fill rate at London Stadium (62,500 capacity). Three other matches were attended by more than 60,000 spectators.

This matchday was notably marked by the inauguration of the new North Stand at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, whose capacity has increased to 61,000 seats (previously 53,480), during the game against Aston Villa (1-2).

Attendance figures for Sunderland AFC - Chelsea FC (2-1) were not communicated, as at 27 May 2026.

The 2025-26 English top flight ended with an average of 41,621 spectators per game, for a fill rate of 98%.

Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Premier League season is scheduled for the weekend of 22-23 August 2026.

  • The 20 Premier League clubs posted an average of 40,385 spectators per match during the 2024-25 season, up 4.5% on 2023-24 (38,623 spectators).
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West Ham in front of 62,471 spectators at London Stadium, on 24 May 2026 - ©  West Ham United FC

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