The 27 round of games have been played and for this year the average was 9,253. Comparing that with 2022, when there were 8,347 per match, a useful 10.7% increase.
Leeds leads the chart with 13,800 average attendees and a 6.6% increase. Very good considering the team has performed erratically and didn't even make the playoffs. Hull FC and Warrington were another two that finished lower than expected but both did OK with the number turning up to watch.
The Leigh Leopards had a totally unexpected successful season. They won the cup and made the finals. Not bad for a team with relegation written all over them. Their attendance figure compared to the team they replaced (Toulouse) was up 46% and measured against their 2022 season in the Championship (division two) was up 140%!
The only clubs to register a fall in numbers were Castleford (-4.9%) and Wakefield (-6.4%) but with a stadium upgrade in progress at Wakefield, understandable. They were also the two worst performing sides, both fighting over the relegation spot. It was a shame one had to miss out.
I thought I'd include the effect relegation had on the attendance at Toulouse. It fell 34.6%.
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