Sunderland have recorded a higher average attendance at home fixtures than European giants Juventus this season. With an average of 37,926 at the Stadium of Light, Black Cats fans have shown tremendous support for their club on its return to the EFL Championship.
Serie A juggernauts Juventus have so far only averaged 37,634 through the turnstiles at the Allianz Stadium, which puts Sunderland’s fantastic support into perspective among Europe’s elite. Compared to other English teams, they rank 11th overall, above a host of Premier League sides including Leeds United and 2016 champions Leicester City.
Sunderland’s impressive figures also dwarf their closest EFL rivals, with over 10,000 more fans on average than Sheffield United (27,899), Norwich City (27,543) and Derby County (27,109).