How Brighton's average attendance ranks against Crystal Palace & Everton and compared to 2019/20 season

After an entire season with either limited or no supporters able to attend Premier League football matches, crowds have flocked back to grounds across the country with restrictions eased.

All 20 teams in England’s top flight have welcomed their fans back with open arms, but are attendances up on average compared to the 2019/20 season?

Who has the highest average attendance so far this season and what sort of numbers are clubs seeing compared to their stadium’s capacity?

Here are all 20 Premier League clubs ranked by their average attendances for the 2021/22 season so far and how those numbers compared to 2019/20.

(All statistics via Transfermarkt)

13. Brighton & Hove Albion

Average attendance: 30,594 (Stadium capacity = 30,666). 2019/20 average attendance = 30,356 Photo: Steve Bardens

14. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Average attendance: 30,299 (Stadium capacity = 32,050). 2019/20 average attendance = 31,360 Photo: Shaun Botterill

15. Southampton

Average attendance: 28,002 (Stadium capacity = 32,384). 2019/20 average attendance = 29,675 Photo: Steve Bardens

16. Norwich City

Average attendance: 26,812 (Stadium capacity = 27,244). 2019/20 average attendance = 27,022 Photo: Julian Finney