Manchester City Fans Ranked Among England’s Most Dedicated in Recent Study
Manchester City fans have been recognized as some of the most dedicated supporters in England, a claim now backed by a new study. The Football Fandom Index, assembled by researchers at kwiff, assessed the passion and commitment of supporters from all 20 Premier League teams and the 24 clubs currently competing in the Championship.
In their evaluation, researchers analyzed the relationship between clubs and their local communities, considering factors such as matchday traditions, stadium attendance, and the presence of statues and other commemorative markers.
Manchester City performed notably well, with ten streets in Manchester named after club icons, alongside four statues and six murals honoring the team.
A total of eight metrics informed the club scores out of 100. Manchester City achieved a score of 47/100, placing them sixth overall, just below Everton, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Newcastle and Leeds rounded out the top eight, with Derby County being the highest-ranked team from outside the Premier League, finishing in ninth.
On the lower end of the rankings, Brentford occupied the last position among Premier League fanbases with a score of only 14. Crystal Palace and Hull City trailed behind many Championship clubs, while Tottenham and Aston Villa managed scores of 24 and 19, respectively. This suggests that City’s fanbase outperforms that of Spurs and Villa combined.
Critics may have long claimed that Manchester City has a dwindling fanbase, but this argument lacks validity, especially considering the persistent ’empty seats’ narrative that has circulated since 2008.
Moreover, the solidarity of Manchester City supporters became undeniable following the recent ‘115’ verdict. Fans displayed their unwavering dedication during and after the match against Liverpool at Anfield, celebrating with inflatable bananas, elaborate costumes, and an array of songs.
The team’s 3-0 victory at Anfield solidified the fans’ defiance, creating a day that will be memorable for everyone connected to Manchester City. Clearly, the bond between the City community and their club has not wavered, as demonstrated during that significant day at Anfield.
Check out the rankings in full below.
