Statistics, published on German football data website transfermarkt, show that the SPFL has 21.3 attendees per 1,000 people at matches across its top four divisions, and a weekly average support of 117,700 fans. The stats don’t include Lowland and East of Scotland clubs, some of whom have higher attendances that lower-tier SPFL clubs.
The attendance per capita in Scotland is 65 per cent higher than the second-placed country the Netherlands, which has 12.9 attendees per 1,000 people. Denmark in third with 12.2 attendees per 1,000 people, followed by Iceland with 12.0 attendees and England and Wales, with 11.4 attendees.
Of course, the figures are not always entirely accurate, with some clubs including season ticket holders in matchday attendance figure, whether they turn up or not.
Nevertheless, this is how Hearts, Hibs and Livingston rank this season in terms of average attendance, compared to their Scottish Premiership rivals...
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The attendance per capita in Scotland is 65 per cent higher than the second-placed country the Netherlands, which has 12.9 attendees per 1,000 people. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
