Scottish Premiership Sets New Record for Per Capita Attendance
The Scottish Professional Football League's flagship division has broken records again, with 18.5 attendees per 1000 people at matches in the 2024-25 season, a five per cent rise on the previous campaign. This achievements is a testament to the passion and dedication of Scottish football fans. The attendance per capita is more than 70 per cent higher than any other league in Europe, with Portugal's Primeira Liga in second place with 10.7 attendees per 1000 people.
Key Takeaways:
- The Scottish Premiership has recorded a per capita attendance of 18.5 attendees per 1000 people in the 2024-25 season, a five per cent increase from the previous season.
- This makes it the highest per capita attendance in Europe, surpassing Portugal's Primeira Liga, which has an attendance per capita of 10.7 attendees per 1000 people.
- The average league attendance of 17,303 in the Scottish Premiership is the seventh-highest in Europe.
- Scotland has recorded the highest per capita attendance stats for three seasons in a row, with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) attributing this success to the dedication and passion of Scottish football fans.
The fanbase of Scottish clubs, including Raith Rovers, has played a significant role in these achievements. Raith Rovers, for example, has seen an increase in average league crowd numbers, with their season 2024-2025 average of 3,936 at Stark's Park increasing to 5,022 for their first three home league fixtures in the 2025-2026 season.
Statistics:
- 18.5 attendees per 1000 people in the Scottish Premiership in the 2024-25 season (a five per cent increase from the previous season)
- Average league attendance of 17,303 in the 2024-25 season (seventh-highest in Europe)
- 3.9 million fans attended Scottish Premiership matches in the 2024-25 season (eighth-highest on the continent)
- Raith Rovers' average league crowd has increased to 5,022 for the first three home league fixtures in the 2025-2026 season, up from 3,936 in season 2024-2025
Sources:
- "Scottish Premiership sets new record for attendance". The Scotsman, [No specific publication date mentioned]
- "Raith Rovers: Stark's Park attendance has increased". Scottish Sun, [No specific publication date mentioned]