Gloucester third-ranked among Premiership clubs in average attendances this season despite cost of living crisis

Average petrol cost is up 26% from start of last season to start of this campaign with average season tickets rising 14% over past three years

Gloucester are ranked third in terms of Premiership clubs with the highest average attendance percentage so far this season despite the cost of living crisis, new research by investment platform Saxo finds.

New data compiled by financial investment specialists Saxo shows there has been an uptick in the average attendance, rising higher in 2022/2023 so far compared to the 2021/2022 season  – despite season tickets, petrol and other factors rising in price as inflation pushes the price of everyday items higher in the UK.

With the costs of everything rising across the nation, attendances may have been expected to fall – though it appears dedicated rugby fans, particularly Gloucester supporters, have been determined to support their team in the stands.

The research has been conducted by Saxo to celebrate their new partnership with Harlequins and show how fans remain invested in their teams and their passion for the sport.

Average home attendance of Gallagher Premiership clubs in 2022/23

Club	Capacity	2021/22 Average Attendance	2021/22 Attendance Percentage	2022/23 Average Attendance	2022/23 Attendance Percentage	Difference Year-to-Year Percentage
Harlequins	14,816	13,823	93.30%	13,956	94.20%	0.90%
Bath	14,509	13,932	96.02%	13,169	90.76%	-5.26%
Gloucester	16,115	12,791	79.37%	14,010	86.94%	7.56%
Northampton Saints	15,200	13,619	89.60%	12,504	82.26%	-7.34%
Saracens	10,500	8,389	79.90%	8,540	81.33%	1.44%
Leicester Tigers	25,849	20,354	78.74%	20,150	77.95%	-0.79%
Bristol Bears	27,000	17,915	66.35%	19,781	73.26%	6.91%
Exeter Chiefs	15,000	12,199	81.33%	10,390	69.27%	-12.06%
Sale Sharks	12,000	5,948	49.57%	5,385	44.88%	-4.69%
London Irish	17,250	9,370	54.32%	7,705	44.67%	-9.65%
Newcastle Falcons	10,200	5,840	57.25%	4,501	44.13%	-13.13%
Worcester Warriors	11,499	6,984	60.74%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wasps	32,753	9,931	30.32%	N/A	N/A	N/A
League Attendance Averages	17,130	11,623	70.52%	11,826	71.79%	1.27%

Source:  Gallagher Premiership official website
*Data excludes Harlequins’ two home matches at Twickenham and Saracens one home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the 2021/22 season.
**2022/2023 stats exclude Worcester and Wasps, who both entered administration this season

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