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Sunderland and Coventry set new EFL play-off record
Sunderland and Coventry City yesterday shattered the record for the highest combined attendance across a two-legged Championship semi-final - bedlam greeting the final whistle at the Stadium of Light after Dan Ballard's strike late in extra-time sent the Black Cats to Wembley.
An impressive 77,923 fans watched the Regis Le Bris' side edge past Frank Lampard's Sky Blues over the two legs - surpassing the previous high of 77,729 set when Sunderland played Sheffield Wednesday home and away three seasons ago.
Sunderland's 2-1 first leg win at Coventry’s CBS Arena brought in a crowd of 31,293, while the dramatic 1-1 draw in the return leg at the Stadium of Light last night welcomed 46,630 spectators to help set a new benchmark.
This new record underlines the fervent backing both teams enjoy, but it is Sunderland - who now need to beat Sheffield United to secure Premier League status - that averaged the highest attendance in the EFL throughout the regular season.
The Black Cats averaged a gigantic 40,675 per home game this season in the Championship, while Birmingham (26,326) and Bradford (17,762) topped the attendance charts in League One and League Two respectively.
Here is a rundown of the highest average attendances per EFL division in 2024/25.
Highest average Championship attendances (2024/25)
| Team | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | 40,675 |
| Leeds | 36,134 |
| Derby County | 29,018 |
| Sheffield United | 28,023 |
| Coventry | 27,957 |
Highest average L1 attendances (2024/25)
| Team | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 26,326 |
| Bolton | 21,325 |
| Huddersfield | 18,817 |
| Charlton | 15,255 |
| Wrexham | 12,781 |
Highest average L2 attendances (2024/25)
| Team | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Bradford | 17,762 |
| Notts County | 10,626 |
| Chesterfield | 8,505 |
| Doncaster | 8,057 |
| AFC Wimbledon | 8,008 |
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