Where Lincoln City, Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town would be in this alternative League One table based on every club's biggest ever crowd

By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 30th Jun 2022, 09:30 BST

A big home following doesn’t guarantee victory, just like tiny crowds don’t mean success cannot follow.

There’s some massive clubs in League One, big clubs who have seen better days and bigger attendances down the years.

But just how different would the current League One table look if it was based on each club’s record home attendance.

Using home games only, in all competitions, we have brought you the answers.

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1. Charlton Athletic - 75,031

Charlton Athletic's record attendance of 75,031 spectators was set during an FA Cup match with Aston Villa in 1938. Photo: Getty Images

2. Sheffield Wednesday - 72,841

The highest home attendance was in the FA Cup fifth round on 17 February 1934. A total of 72,841 turned up to see a 2–2 draw with Manchester City. Photo: Getty Images

3. Bolton Wanderers - 69,912

Bolton Wanderers recorded their highest-ever attendance at Burnden Park in 1933 as 69,912 spectators piled into the ground to see the Whites' FA Cup fifth round clash with Manchester City. Photo: Getty Images

4. Portsmouth - 51,385

Portsmouth's record crowd is 51,385 vs Derby County on 26 February 1949. Photo: Getty Images