OVERCROWDING

 

On December 14th 2019, Derby lost at Pride Park to Millwall 0-1 in an uninspiring game which was a pity, considering the huge crowd that was attracted. The Sunday Times printed this score line which was watched by around 62,218 more people that the Maracana record for Brazil's appearance in the 1950 World Cup Final (199,854). Yes, it was a misprint, and should have been 26,272, though the scoreline was correct. Note Leeds United's "collapse", 60 minutes into their game v Cardiff. 34,552 saw this excitement from the 52nd minute.

Large attendances: Highest in England? 

Spurs v Bayern Leverkusen at Wembley 85,512:  2/11/2016 UEFA group

Manchester City v Stoke City at Maine Road 84,569:  3/3/1934 FA Cup 6th Round 

Chelsea v Arsenal at Stamford Bridge 82,905:  12/10/1935  1st Division

Man Utd v Arsenal at Maine Road (yes) United played there on 17/Jan/1948 following War damage at Old Trafford and kindly ground sharing.

                                                                        This lot, 109,318, watched Real Madrid lose 1-3 to Manchester United in an "International Champions Cup" match at the Michigan Stadium, USA, August 2nd 2014