2012 attendances

**oriel** · 22/10/2012, 8:22 PM

Just as well our second last home crowd to be used in these estimates is in, and we are standing at just under 1,000, as next Friday's final league match at home to Bray is going to be a dreadful turnout I would imagine.

Strange or not as it may seem, the expected crowd for the play off 4 days later will be actually quite respectable, but play offs are not used for overall figures.

Cork's crowds above look to be the stand out figure considering their league position, also such a pity Drogs couldn't have attracted more fans for such a strong season they had.

**trevy** · 27/10/2012, 12:20 PM

1198 at the RSC for Waterford United v Longford last night. Biggest crowd by far of the season for us.

**d rovers** · 27/10/2012, 12:31 PM

6097 in the showgrounds last night.

**Cuyahoga** · 27/10/2012, 2:19 PM

1,604 at Dalymount for Bohs v Drogheda ( I was there, seemed liked more)
1,204 at richmond park for Pats v Cork City
260 at Oriel Park for Dundalk v Bray ( Thats bad )
500 est at Belfied Bowl for UCD v Shelbourne
all according to Extratime.ie

**Spudulika** · 27/10/2012, 4:33 PM

Originally Posted by Cuyahoga

1,604 at Dalymount for Bohs v Drogheda ( I was there, seemed liked more)
1,204 at richmond park for Pats v Cork City
260 at Oriel Park for Dundalk v Bray ( Thats bad )
500 est at Belfied Bowl for UCD v Shelbourne
all according to Extratime.ie

Agreed on the Bohs, crowd. Fair number down from Drogheda and quite a few in the main stand too. Do they count members though? Nice to see two teams who were under such pressure make the end of the season and Drogheda do well. Hope Mulvenna is okay.

**sligoman** · 28/10/2012, 8:12 PM

What was the biggest and lowest crowd this season?

**PartySaint** · 28/10/2012, 8:39 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

What was the biggest and lowest crowd this season?

League wise I'd say that 6,097 in the Showgrounds on Friday was the biggest.

I think there was something like 150 at a Mons Bray game which was probably the lowest. Well done to UCD on avoiding that award.

**nigel-harps1954** · 29/10/2012, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

League wise I'd say that 6,097 in the Showgrounds on Friday was the biggest.

I think there was something like 150 at a Mons Bray game which was probably the lowest. Well done to UCD on avoiding that award.

Sligo with 6,097 was the largest yes.

I have UCD vs Dundalk from 29th June as 158 people.

Bray v Derry on 20th August only had 275 as the next lowest outside of UCD.

Lowest in the First Division was 88 between Salthill and Harps a few weeks back. (which I find also quite strange because there was a good travelling support that night)

Limerick also had the only 2 attendances above 1,000 people this year.

Their second last home game saw 1,486 people watch them lift the trophy, while 1,207 saw their 3rd home game of the season.

Harps and Longford were the only two to come close with 750 each at a game.

**Martinho II** · 29/10/2012, 2:32 PM

waterford had a attendance of 1150 in RSC in playoffs last weekend in RSC..

**nigel-harps1954** · 29/10/2012, 2:51 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

waterford had a attendance of 1150 in RSC in playoffs last weekend in RSC..

It was 1,198

I only included the league season itself.

**nigel-harps1954** · 29/10/2012, 3:05 PM

Final series of games.

PREMIER DIVISION

Bohs - 1,496 (2011 - 1,488; 2010- 1,835; 2009 - 2,366; 2008 - 1,993; 2007 - 1,924; 2006 - 1,463; 2005 - 1,976)
Bray - 965 (1,121; 952; 1,169; 1,106; 1,200; 1,027; 1,550)
Cork - 2,786 (2,128 FD; 1,693 FD; 2,681; 3,142; 2,897; 2,941; 3,644)
Derry - 1,460 (2,135; 1,965 FD; 2,436; 3,363; 2,614; 3,229; 2,698)
Drogheda - 977 (811; 859; 1,106; 1,631; 1,919; 1,751; 1,682)
Dundalk - 949 (1,355; 1,877; 2,371; 1,459 FD; 1,406 FD; 1,078 FD; 474 FD)
Pat's - 1,474 (1,346; 1,756; 1,631; 1,795; 1,910; 1,342; 1,599)
Rovers - 3,127 (3,779; 3,794; 3,611; 1,468; 1,715; 1,089 FD; 1,539)
Shels - 1,187 (781 FD; 737 FD; 972 FD; 986 FD; 888 FD; 1,690; 1,949)
Sligo - 3,007 (2,103; 1,807; 1,756; 1,960; 1,448; 1,806; 1,794 FD)
UCD - 506 (558; 610; 272 FD; 546; 663; 546; 653; 306 FD)

FIRST DIVISION

Athlone - 271 (200; 354; 462; 387; 670; 421; 316)
Harps - 429 (433; 644; 480; 1,607 PD; 1,164; 428; 1,347 PD; 1,106) -
Limerick - 734 (569; 598; 429; 517; 670; 364; 669)
Longford - 365 (315; 230; 260; 406; 885 PD; 681 PD; 1,004 PD)
Mervue - 243 (349; 123; 166)
SD Galway - 182 (125; 122 - As Salthill Devon FC)
Waterford - 453 (466; 619; 434; 670; 1,181 PD; 915 PD; 1,513 PD)
Wexford - 302 (216; 343; 494; 767; 810)

PREMIER AVERAGE: 1,630 (1,547, 1,512; 2,010; 1,746; 1,687; 1,535; 1,759)
FIRST DIVISION AVERAGE: 372 (578, 682; 417; 641; 722; 570; 520)

OVERALL AVERAGE: 1,101 (1,110, 1,095; 1,175; 1,221; 1,235; 1,070; 1,195)

**horton** · 29/10/2012, 6:15 PM

What happened the 4 fans Harps lost? Poor season for us attendance wise, we managed to maintain better crowds in the FD!

**oriel** · 29/10/2012, 6:57 PM

Thanks again Nigel for taking on the role from Pineapple, always interesting to see the estimates, and I'm sure its very time consuming for you. Considering it was one of our worst ever league seasons, I was amazed to see us end up with just under 1,000. Last two games were always going to be brutal crowds with nothing to play for. Also we got a dreadful fixture list this year, with Rovers, Sligo, Derry, Cork & Drogs all at home only once. Also had UCD, Bray at home twice.

**nigel-harps1954** · 30/10/2012, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by horton

What happened the 4 fans Harps lost? Poor season for us attendance wise, we managed to maintain better crowds in the FD!

Something similar to 679 Derry fans that have disappeared.

Cheers Oriel, actually quite enjoyed doing it this season, something that I've kept an eye on with keen interest over the past few seasons.

**El-Pietro** · 30/10/2012, 8:56 AM

so we've lost 9 fans throughout the two divisions this year. I assume they were the Mons fans.

**bennocelt** · 30/10/2012, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Thanks again Nigel for taking on the role from Pineapple, always interesting to see the estimates, and I'm sure its very time consuming for you. Considering it was one of our worst ever league seasons, I was amazed to see us end up with just under 1,000. Last two games were always going to be brutal crowds with nothing to play for. Also we got a dreadful fixture list this year, with Rovers, Sligo, Derry, Cork & Drogs all at home only once. Also had UCD, Bray at home twice.

Likewise, cheers Nigel, always love looking at the stats - hope your around for next season

**redobit** · 30/10/2012, 1:19 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Thanks again Nigel for taking on the role from Pineapple, always interesting to see the estimates, and I'm sure its very time consuming for you. Considering it was one of our worst ever league seasons, I was amazed to see us end up with just under 1,000. Last two games were always going to be brutal crowds with nothing to play for. Also we got a dreadful fixture list this year, with Rovers, Sligo, Derry, Cork & Drogs all at home only once. Also had UCD, Bray at home twice.

Admiral. Preferring to have lost at home rather than lossing away.

**nigel-harps1954** · 30/10/2012, 11:01 PM

1,500 estimate in Oriel tonight according to Extratime.

**sadloserkid** · 31/10/2012, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

so we've lost 9 fans throughout the two divisions this year. I assume they were the Mons fans.

How do you explain the other six?

**oriel** · 31/10/2012, 2:56 PM

Just for interest as the regular season is over, and wont be included in final figures, but for last nights play off v Waterford, the crowd was 'approx 1,600' as per www.dundalkfc.com