How can WSL attendances & atmospheres be improved?

Sat, November 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM UTC

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Each week we ask you for your opinions on one of the pressing topics concerning the Women's Super League.

This time we are asking for your thoughts on clubs playing their matches in large grounds used by the men's sides.

Is it better for women to play in big stadiums with empty seats or smaller stadiums where facilities are sometimes below par, but maybe where the more compact nature and smaller capacity makes for a better atmosphere?

All of Chelsea's WSL games this season take place at Stamford Bridge after moving on from Kingsmeadow, while Arsenal have made Emirates Stadium their home having previously staged games at Borehamwood.

Chelsea entertain WSL leaders Manchester City on Saturday, but the Blues had less than 6,000 watching at home against Everton last week.

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Arsenal have the highest attendance figures in the league, however their best attended league match in 2026-27, which saw 29,853 watch their game with Manchester United, was still played out at a half-empty Emirates.

There are no men's matches this weekend, but Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham are not hosting their WSL games at the men's sides stadiums, with United instead at Leigh, Tottenham at Leyton Orient and West Ham at Dagenham and Redbridge.

However, the Aston Villa v Birmingham derby is at Villa Park and Brighton versus Liverpool is at American Express Stadium.

What can be done to boost WSL attendances and atmospheres?

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Source: “AOL Sports”