How Birmingham City’s average 24/25 home attendances compared to Aston Villa, West Brom.
Here’s how they compare to one another.
Birmingham reaps the rewards of a winning team, with average attendance increasing.
Birmingham’s average attendance in 2024/25 was 26,717, up by 5,537 (or 26%) from the previous season’s average of 21,180, despite being relegated from the Championship at the end of 2023/24.
St Andrew’s Stadium has a capacity of 29,409, which means it was 91% full on average for League matches last season.
Albion attendances increase despite a downturn on the pitch.
In the 2024/25 season, West Brom’s average attendance was 24,942, up 890 (or 3.7%) from the previous season’s average of 21,180. However, they finished four places lower than the previous year.
The Hawthorns has a capacity of 26,850, which means it was 93% full on average for League matches last season.
Aston Villa’s attendances reflect their Premier League status.
Aston Villa’s average attendance for the 2024/25 season was 42,022, an increase of 101 (or 0.02%) from the previous season’s average of 41,921. Villa Park has a capacity of 42,918, which means it was 98% full on average for League matches. Villa has hosted Premier League and Champions League games this season, as well as a run to the FA Cup semi-finals.
| Birmingham, West Brom and Villa attendance figures side-by-side | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City | West Brom | Aston Villa* | |
| Average Attendance 2023/24 | 21,180 | 24,052 | 41,921 |
| Average Attendance 2024/25 | 26,717 | 24,942 | 42,022 |
| Final position 2023/24 | 22nd (C’shp) | 5th (C’shp) | 4th (PL) |
| Final position 2024/25 | 1st (L1) | 9th (C’shp) | 7th (PL) |
| Increase 2023/24–2024/25 | 5,537 (26%) | 890 (3.7%) | 101 (0.02%) |
| Ground capacity | 29,409 | 26,850 | 42,918 |
| Attendance as % of capacity 2024/25 | 90.8% | 92.9% | 97.9% |
| Position in division attendance table 2024/25 | 1st (L1) | 12th (C’shp) | 8th (PL) |
People love seeing a winning Birmingham team.
New ownership and a successful team have led to a significant increase in Birmingham’s attendance. Birmingham had been struggling for years, but the current season has seen an increase in attendance, indicating a renewed optimism at St Andrew’s.
The club aims to relocate to a new home by 2029.
New owners may be key to increases at The Hawthorne.
Attendance at West Brom matches increased despite the team finishing in a lower league position in 2024/25 than the previous season. However, the Hawthorns was an unhappy place for much of the 2023/24 season due to the club’s ownership.
A change in ownership in February 2024 appears to have made a significant impact, potentially leading to further increases in the future.
Aston Villa is living the Premier League high life.
Meanwhile, with Champions League and Premier League football on offer, it’s no surprise that Villa Park has significantly higher attendances than St Andrew’s or The Hawthorns.
Villa Park’s redevelopment plans aim to increase its capacity to 50,000.
The future appears bright throughout the West Midlands.
What stands out about these figures is that, regardless of their on-field performance, all three clubs have seen an increase in attendance in recent years. And, with Aston Villa already at or near capacity, and Birmingham’s attendances increasing dramatically, ground improvements are required to accommodate this growth.
With Wolverhampton Wanderers comfortably out of the Premier League relegation zone and Coventry City advancing to the Championship play-offs for the second time in three years, the future looks promising for football in the West Midlands.
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