Bookmaker BetVictor has compiled data on some essential match-day factors from the top-flight’s 20 clubs to create its Fan Experience Rating. The study took into account factors such as ticket prices, stadium utilisation, location, views from the stands and food, amongst others, to give each club a score out of 100.
No club scored higher than United for the atmosphere of Bramall Lane with a number of other factors seeing it score highly against the Premier League’s clubs. Here, in reverse order, are how they rank. ‘Champions of the Fan Experience Rating, you’ll never sing that...’
1. 20th Luton Town
Season ticket average £465. Match ticket average £24.47. Stadium utilisation % 96.4. Total mileage 17825. Votes 46612. Atmosphere 70. Location 40. Stadium view 30. Food 40. Total rating 56.05
2. 19th Crystal Palace
Season ticket average £720. Match ticket average £37.89. Stadium utilisation % 96.2. Total mileage 21218. Votes 66640. Atmosphere 70. Location 50. Stadium view 50. Food 50. Total rating 59.86
3. 18th AFC Bournemouth
Season ticket average £707.50. Match ticket average £37.24. Stadium utilisation % 91. Total mileage 26461. Votes 36899. Atmosphere 60. Location 60. Stadium vie¬w 70. Food 60. Total rating 62.71
4. 17th West Ham
Season ticket average £965. Match ticket average £50.79. Stadium utilisation % 99.9. Total mileage 20510. Votes 10393. Atmosphere 50. Location 70. Stadium view 60. Food 60. Total rating 63.5