Has England's Euros triumph given women's club football a boost?
Summary
The article discusses how England's women's national football team's success has impacted attendance at women's club football games. Although there was a rise in attendance after their Euro 2022 victory, recent figures show a slight decline. However, some clubs, like Everton and Manchester United, have seen significant growth in their home game attendance.Key Facts
- England's women's national football team's success increased media interest in women's football.
- After England's Euro 2022 win, average attendance for Women's Super League (WSL) games rose.
- This season, average attendance is about 6,500 fans per game in the WSL.
- Some WSL games this season occurred on weekends without Premier League matches, targeting larger crowds.
- First six games of the current season saw a 1% drop in attendance compared to last year.
- Everton moved home games to a larger stadium, increasing their average attendance significantly.
- Manchester United set a club record with 8,665 attendees at a WSL match this season.
- Arsenal plays at the 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium but hasn’t exceeded 40,000 attendees this season yet.
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