Sheffield Wednesday applied for Hillsborough to act as a host venue for Euro 2022.Sheffield Wednesday applied for Hillsborough to act as a host venue for Euro 2022.
Sheffield Wednesday applied for Hillsborough to act as a host venue for Euro 2022.

How Sheffield Wednesday’s average attendance compares to League One rivals - including Derby County, Barnsley & Portsmouth

Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium has the second-highest capacity in League One with 39,859.

Sheffield Wednesday picked up another win yesterday as they beat Bolton Wanderers away from home. George Byers and Liam Palmer got the goals in a 2-0 win.

The Owls are unbeaten at home in their three opening matches in all competitions, while they haven’t lost at Hillsborough in 90 minutes since a defeat to Rotherham United back in February.

Their spectacular home form has been rewarded with an impressive attendance each week, with the fans continuing to support their team in their tens of thousands - gaining one of the most average home attendances in League One this season.

With the Owls set to host Forest Green Rovers next week, we take a look at their average home attendance and how it compares to their League One rivals...

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