Sheffield United were amongst the Championship clubs to welcome back fans at the beginning of the season, with just over 29,000 packing into Bramall Lane for the first game of the campaign against Birmingham City back in August.
But how do the Blades’ attendances stack up against those of their rivals, such as Nottingham Forest, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough, as well as the runaway leaders and champions-elect Fulham and crisis club Derby County?
In reverse order, here is every Championship club’s average attendance so far this season- and some of the numbers may just surprise you …
5. 20th: Preston North End 11,958
Ryan Lowe's side are backed by an average of almost 12,000 fans Photo: Lewis Storey
6. 19th: Reading 12,185
An average of just over 12,000 fans have seen Reading play this season Photo: Luke Walker
7. 18th: Hull City 12,186
Just over 12,000 average attendance is some way down from the Premier League days for the Tigers Photo: George Wood
8. 17th: Millwall 12,703
An average no doubt boosted by a good away following from the Blades at the weekend Photo: Bryn Lennon