How Leeds United’s average attendance compares to their Championship rivals this season

Leeds United’s Championship season may have ended with a whimper, but their supporters will be in full voice again ahead of their play-off semi-final against Norwich City this weekend.

The Whites travel to Carrow Road in their first encounter before hosting the Canaries in West Yorkshire four days later. Daniel Farke has led his side to third in the table, taking four points from their last six games.

But despite their poor recent form, Leeds fans have continued to support the team in their numbers. Having picked up 37 points on their travels this term, Elland Road have enjoyed most of their success, boasting the second best home record in the division behind Ipswich Town.

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And that support has seen the Whites rank among the best average attendances in the Championship this season. But how do Leeds stack up against their second-tier rivals this campaign?

When looking at the stats, United are second in the table with an average of 35,989 fans packed into Elland Road each week. The only side that exceeds Leeds’ average attendance is Sunderland. The Black Cats boast the ninth largest football stadium in England and averaged 41,158 for their home games.

Leeds’ promotion rivals Leicester City, Southampton and Ipswich Town make up the top five. Sheffield Wednesday proved to be the only anomaly to finish three points outside the relegation zone, still managing to average 26,762 fans at Hillsborough.

Average attendances in the championship for this season:

Sunderland – 41,158

Leeds United – 35,989

Leicester City – 31,238

Southampton – 29,373

Ipswich Town – 28,845

Middlesbrough – 26,905

Sheffield Wednesday – 26,762

Norwich City – 26,077

Coventry City -25,468

West Brom – 24,057

Stoke City – 22,742

Bristol City – 22,550

Hull City – 21,980

Cardiff City – 21,213

Birmingham City – 21,180

Huddersfield Town – 19,418

Watford – 18,876

Preston North End – 16,720

Queens Park Rangers – 16,718

Swansea City – 16,574

Millwall – 16,540

Plymouth Argyle – 16,507

Blackburn Rovers – 15,583

Rotherham United – 10,674