The Hyundai A-League has attracted its one millionth fan for the 2011/12 season and is on target for an all-time aggregate record.
The Hyundai A-League has attracted its one millionth fan for the 2011/12 season and is on target for an all-time aggregate record.
Strong attendances in Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide for Week 17 matches carried the season aggregate to 1,029,882.
With almost 50,000 fans coming to the four matches played over the extended weekend, Season 7 has reached the 1 million mark a week earlier than the previous quickest season in 2007/08.
With 42 regular season matches still to be played, the Hyundai A-League could see yet another record set this season with the highest aggregate regular season crowds recorded.
The highest aggregate regular season total to date is 1,393,933 in 2010/11.
Head of Hyundai A-League Lyall Gorman says that from current figures and attendance trends the season aggregate crowd record will be eclipsed.
“This season has seen a strong spike in crowds of over 30% on our match average, thanks to some excellent football, great drama and the return of stars including Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton,” Gorman said.
“It-s also very encouraging that so many young, local talents are emerging through the ranks to show the very tangible links between the grassroots and the professional tier in our player pathway.
“The ‘We Are Football- campaign looks to have really energised football fans and there-s still plenty to come in the race for the final series.”
