Sheffield Wednesday kicked off the League One season at Charlton Athletic way back in August and welcomed over 24,000 for the first Hillsborough date against SOuth Yorkshire rivals Doncaster Rovers.
But how do the Owls’ attendances stack up against those of their rivals, such as fellow former Premier League clubs Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic? Who has the smallest attendances?
In reverse order and according to renowned football statistics compiler Transfermarkt, here is every League One club’s average attendance so far this season – some of the numbers may just surprise you…
5. 21st: Cheltenham Town 4,152
Promoted to the third tier last season, it's hardly surprising Cheltenham's average attendance has shot up by over 1,000 punters since their last full season at it. They've been treated to a successful season, too, with Mike Duff's men sat in midtable. Photo: Harry Trump
6. 20th: Morecambe 4,197
Another promoted side, Wednesday's trip to Morecambe last August feels a long, long time ago now. Their ascent into League One has nearly doubled their attendance figures in since the 2018/19 season. Photo: Michael Regan
7. 19th: Crewe Alexandra 4,409
All is not well at rock-bottom Crewe, who face relegation to League Two the season after their promotion. Photo: Gareth Copley
8. 18th: Gillingham 4,715
Another club facing relegation having played in the third tier since the 2013/14 season, the Gills' support has tailed off to the point that they're at their lowest average attendance since Transfermarkt's records go - to 1998. Photo: James Chance