How do the average crowds of Sunderland and Newcastle compare ahead of their huge clash this weekend?
Sunderland will step into hostile territory when they take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby.
The Black Cats are looking to complete the league double over Eddie Howe’s side, following their 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light back in mid-December - which came courtesy of Nick Woltemade’s own goal. Of course, St. James’ Park is never an easy place to go, with the Geordies generating one of the Premier League’s most electric atmospheres - while the Mackems are just as passionate and vocal whether home or away.
Sunderland and Newcastle United attendance compared to Premier League rivals
1 - Manchester Utd: 73,962 2 - West Ham United: 62,454 3 - Tottenham Hotspur: 60,900 4 - Liverpool: 60,368 5 - Arsenal: 60,216 6 - Manchester City: 52,198 7 - Everton: 52,110 8 - Newcastle United: 52,093 9 - Sunderland: 46,323 10 - Aston Villa: 41,822 11 - Chelsea: 39,595 12 - Leeds United: 36,722 13 - Brighton: 31,343 14 - Nottingham Forest: 30,440 15 - Wolves: 29,851 16 - Fulham: 27,123 17 - Crystal Palace: 24,979 18 - Burnley: 21,011 19 - Brentford: 17,106 20 - Bournemouth: 11,167
Sunderland should know exactly what sort of atmosphere they’re in for on Sunday, given they’re locked neck-and-neck in the Premier League attendance table. Per FBref, the Black Cats are ninth on 46,323 per week, which is over 7,000 more than 2024/25, their highest average attendance since the 2001/02 campaign (46,745) and fourth-highest of all-time.
Just ahead of Sunderland are the Magpies, whose larger St. James’ Park stadium has played host to an average of 52,093 spectators per week. Both sides are just behind Everton, who have drawn an average of 52,110 fans at their brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
However, behind Newcastle and Sunderland are the likes of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Leeds United, whose stadiums simply don’t match the capacity of the two North East powerhouses. There are no surprises at the top of the attendance table, with Manchester United sitting in first place on 73,962 per week, ahead of West Ham United in second with 62,454.
Tottenham Hotspur could be considered one of the more impressive names on this list, given they’re still averaging 60,900 fans per week, despite being embroiled in a shock relegation battle.
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