The English Football League has confirmed that a new attendance milestone was reached during the recent play-off finals at Wembley Stadium. Across the three matches, a combined total of 211,858 spectators turned up, surpassing the previous best figure of 197,550 from the 2007-08 season.
This new high marks a significant moment in the history of the playoffs, showcasing the growing enthusiasm and support for the concluding stages of the domestic football season.
Sunderland return to the Premier League
Saturday’s Championship final saw Sunderland edge out Sheffield United with a 2-1 scoreline. The victory marked the end of an eight-year absence from the top division for the Black Cats.
A crowd of 82,718 filled the stadium to witness the decisive clash, making it the most attended of the three finals.
Close matches in League One and League Two
On Sunday, Charlton secured a narrow 1-0 win over Leyton Orient in the League One final. The match attracted 76,193 supporters to Wembley.
Monday’s League Two final saw AFC Wimbledon also claim a 1-0 triumph, this time over Walsall. A total of 50,947 fans were present to watch the final match of the play-off weekend.
