GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Popular Sport In England
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in England, with millions of fans and high levels of participation.
In this post, we explore the undeniable dominance of football as the most popular sport in England, backed by a plethora of compelling statistics. From the massive social media following of Manchester United to the colossal viewership numbers of the Premier League, the influence and passion for football in England are unrivaled. Join us as we delve into the key metrics that solidify football’s reign as the nation’s favorite pastime.
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"Manchester United is the most supported football club in England, with 73 million social media followers. -"
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"Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in England by both participation and viewership. -"
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"The Premier League is the most-watched football league in the world, with over 4.7 billion viewers in the 2020/21 season. -"
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"The Football Association (FA) was founded in 1863 and it governs football in England. -"
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"Over 20 million fans attend live football matches in England each year. -"
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"In 2021, 43% of adults in England stated football as their favorite sport. -"
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"The most successful club in English football in terms of league titles is Manchester United, with 20 titles to their name. -"
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"More than 40,000 registered football clubs exist in England, the most of any country. -"
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"75% of sports-related television viewership in England is dominated by football matches. -"
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"Wembley Stadium, with a capacity of 90,000, is the largest stadium in the UK and hosts major football matches, including FA Cup finals. -"
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"The English Football League (EFL) was founded in 1888 and is the oldest professional football league in the world. -"
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"Women's football has risen in popularity, with over 3.4 million female players in England. -"
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"Over 14 million people in England play football regularly. -"
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"England's national football team won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. -"
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"In the 2018/19 season, Premier League clubs generated a total revenue of £5.2 billion. -"
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"The English Football Association oversees the Grassroots Football program, benefiting 1.5 million players and 43,000 teams. -"
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"The English FA Cup is the oldest national football competition, first held in 1871-72. -"
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"Football contributes around £7.6 billion annually to the UK economy. -"
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"The average attendance for a Premier League match in the 2019/2020 season was around 39,000 fans. -"
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"St. George’s Park in Burton-upon-Trent serves as the training base for all of England's football teams. -"
Jannik Lindner
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