Sunderland have played six league games at the Stadium of Light this season – but how do their impressive attendances compare to other clubs in England?
A crowd of 43,584 attended the Black Cats last home game despite it ending in a 4-0 defeat against Middlesbrough.
Here are the 25 English clubs which have recorded the highest average attendance figures so far this season.
1. (25th) Fulham - Craven Cottage
Premier League | Average attendance: 24,568 Photo: Alex Pantling
2. (24th) Crystal Palace - Selhurst Park
Premier League | Average attendance: 24,667 Photo: Steve Bardens
3. (23rd) Sheffield Wednesday - Hillsborough
Championship | Average attendance: 25,770 Photo: George Wood
4. (22nd) Norwich - Carrow Road
Championship | Average attendance: 26,111 Photo: Stephen Pond