The League Paper

Highest crowds recorded for 60 years BUMPER GATES BOOST THE EFL

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The Football League Paper Team
12 May 2019

By Tom Blackett

JUBILANT: Norwich fans celebrate winning the Championship at Villa Park last Sunday
PICTURE: PA Images

ATTENDANCES across the English Football League have reached their highest levels in 60 years – more than 18.3 million supporters watched League fixtures during 2018/19.
The highest figure since 1959 is further indication of the growing appeal of the EFL. Cumulative attendances across the Championship, League One and League Two broke the 18 million barrier for a third consecutive year, with the average gate across all three divisions at over 11,000. In addition, col...

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