Late last month the Football League released the attendance data for the 2013/14 season, the data shows that Football League crowds, over the last few seasons, are at their highest levels for half a century.The Sky Bet Championship remained the fourth best attended division in Europe, with Sky Bet League 1 and Sky Bet League 2 crowds much higher than their equivalent divisions in other European countries.
The statistics also reveal that Walsall Football Club's Banks's Stadium has seen a steady growth in crowd numbers over the past few seasons, rising from an average of 4,019 during 2009/10 to 4,811 last season.
- 2009/10 - 4,019
- 2010/11 - 4,033
- 2011/12 - 4,277
- 2012/13 - 4,177
- 2013/14 - 4,811
The Saddlers are further boosted by a marked rise in away attendances, statistics show that the club has more than doubled its travelling support in five years, rising from an average of 205 during 2009/10 to an impressive 490 last term.
- 2009/10 - 205
- 2010/11 - 301
- 2011/12 - 343
- 2012/13 - 441
- 2013/14 - 490
All statistics are gathered via the official Football League website, which can be found HERE.