Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday's stunning Championship attendances as Bramall Lane sells out for derby

Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday both enjoyed bumper crowds for their respective Championship fixtures over the weekend.

The Blades were backed by a sell-out crowd of 32,109 at Bramall Lane for their 1-0 win over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

It was the first time since April 2019 that Bramall Lane had been sold out, with the Blades fans creating a fantastic atmosphere throughout the game.

Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday also had a healthy crowd of 24,128 at Hillsborough for their 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town.

It was the Owls’ biggest crowd of the season and the biggest crowd for a Championship game at Hillsborough since December 2019.

These impressive attendances highlight the passion and commitment of the fans in Sheffield, and they are a testament to the quality of football that is being played in the Championship this season.

Here are some of the key statistics from the weekend's attendances:

• Sheffield United's attendance of 32,109 was their highest since April 2019.
• Sheffield Wednesday's attendance of 24,128 was their biggest of the season.
• The Championship is averaging attendances of over 19,000 this season, which is the highest average attendance in the division since 2007.

These attendances show that the Championship is a thriving division with passionate fans.