2026-27 Premier League: Matchday 2 attendance (42,216 spectators on average per game)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #451892 - Published on 01/09/26 at 11:00
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Manchester United FC at Old Trafford, on Sunday 30 August 2026 - ©  MUFC

Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Premier League season drew an average attendance of 42,216 spectators per game, from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026. The average stadium fill rate was 96.6%.

Manchester United FC - Ipswich Town FC (5-2), on Sunday 30 August (kick-off at 17:30 CET), was the match that posted the highest attendance, with 74,148 spectators at Old Trafford (74,879 capacity), representing a 99% fill rate. Two other fixtures were attended by more than 60,000 spectators.

The English top flight has an average attendance of 40,431 spectators per game after two matchdays in 2026-27 and an average stadium fill rate of 97,8%.

  • The 20 Premier League clubs recorded an all-time high average attendance of 41,621 spectators per match during the 2025-26 season, up 3% on 2024-25 (40,385…

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Manchester United FC at Old Trafford, on Sunday 30 August 2026 - ©  MUFC

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