United’s supporters are known for their loyal support and still pack into the Lane regardless of what division the team are playing in – and they have been up and down quite a lot over the years.
The Championship itself, has a great number of huge clubs with big followings, many of them having also known what it’s like to watch their sides in the Premier League in recent memory.
At the other end there are teams from small towns, or with small stadiums who don’t get quite the same numbers coming through the gates on a regular basis.
But who comes out on top?
We looked into the average attendances in the Championship so far this season to see whose fans have been coming into grounds in the biggest numbers.
5. 20th - Blackburn Rovers
It's been a long time since Ewood Park has been filling up on a consistent basis and this year Blackburn Rovers' average attendance is 11,720 Photo: ANDREW YATES
6. 19th - Preston North End
Currently 17th in the Championship, Preston's season so far has brought an average attendance of 12,169 Photo: Lewis Storey
7. 18th - Blackpool
Preston's Lancashire rivals Blackpool have just 17 more through the door on their average with 12,186 though they have played one home game more than North End Photo: Pete Norton
8. 17th - Millwall
Millwall's The Den has seen an average of 12,566 come through the gates for their nine matches this season so far Photo: Victoria Jones