List of record home attendances of Australian soccer clubs explained

This is a list of record home attendances of Australian soccer clubs. It lists the highest attendance of all current and past National Soccer League and A-League Men clubs for a competitive home match.

The club with the highest home attendance of all Australian soccer clubs is the Western Sydney Wanderers, with 61,880 attendance at ANZ Stadium against rivals Sydney FC on 8 October 2016. Most domestic league Grand Finals have been played at grounds not designated as usual home ground for the club that hosts the Grand Final, the highest in that matter is for Perth Glory with 56,371 at Optus Stadium on 19 May 2019.

List

Records correct as of 12 November 2023. Italics denote attendance record set at ground not designated as usual home ground; Bold denote attendance record set at current ground.

RankClubAttendanceStadiumOppositionCompetitionDateRef
1Western Sydney Wanderers61,880ANZ StadiumSydney FCA-League[1]
2Perth Glory56,371Optus StadiumSydney FCA-League Grand Final[2]
3Melbourne Victory55,436Telstra DomeAdelaide UnitedA-League Grand Final[3]
4Brisbane Roar51,153Suncorp StadiumWestern Sydney WanderersA-League Grand Final[4]
5Adelaide United50,119Adelaide OvalWestern Sydney WanderersA-League Grand Final[5]
6Sydney FC41,689Aussie StadiumCentral Coast MarinersA-League Grand Final[6]
7Brisbane Strikers40,446Suncorp StadiumSydney UnitedNational Soccer League Grand Final[7]
8Central Coast Mariners36,354Sydney Football StadiumNewcastle JetsA-League Grand Final[8]
9Wellington Phoenix32,792Westpac StadiumNewcastle JetsA-League Minor Semi-Final[9]
10Newcastle Jets29,410McDonald Jones StadiumMelbourne VictoryA-League Grand Final[10]
11Melbourne City26,579AAMI ParkMelbourne VictoryA-League[11]
12Marconi Fairfield26,353Parramatta StadiumSydney OlympicNational Soccer League Grand Final[12]
13South Melbourne23,860Olympic Park StadiumGeorge CrossVictorian State League[13]
14Melbourne Knights23,318Olympic Park StadiumSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League Grand Final[14]
15North West Sydney Spirit18,985North Sydney OvalSydney OlympicNational Soccer League[15]
16Newcastle KB United18,376Newcastle International Sports CentreSydney OlympicNational Soccer League[16]
17Sydney United 5817,064Parramatta StadiumMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League Grand Final[17]
18West Adelaide16,251Hindmarsh StadiumAdelaide CityNational Soccer League Grand Final[18]
align=center rowspan=319Heidelberg Unitedalign=center rowspan=315,000Olympic ParkSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League[19]
Olympic ParkSouth MelbourneNSL Cup semi-finals[20]
Olympic VillageMelbourne KnightsNational Soccer League[21]
20Gold Coast United14,783Robina StadiumNewcastle JetsA-League[22]
21Blacktown City14,220Marconi StadiumSydney CroatiaNational Soccer League[23]
22Sydney Olympic14,032Parramatta StadiumAdelaide CityNational Soccer League Grand Final[24]
23Wollongong Wolves13,402WIN StadiumSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League Grand Final[25]
24Adelaide City13,132Olympic Sports FieldMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League[26]
25Football Kingz13,111Westpac StadiumMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League[27]
align=center rowspan=226Brunswick Zebrasalign=center rowspan=212,000Middle Park Soccer StadiumSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League[28]
Footscray JUSTMiddle Park Soccer StadiumMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League[29]
align=center rowspan=228APIA Leichhardtalign=center rowspan=211,156St George StadiumMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League Minor Semi-Final[30]
Hakoah Sydney City EastSt George StadiumSydney OlympicNational Soccer League Major Semi-Final
30Carlton10,632Princes ParkSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League[31]
31Collingwood Warriors10,200Victoria ParkMelbourne KnightsNational Soccer League[32]
32Western United10,128GMHBA StadiumMelbourne VictoryA-League[33]
33Parramatta Power10,018Parramatta StadiumSydney OlympicNational Soccer League[34]
34Preston Lions10,000South MelbourneB.T. Connor ReserveNational Soccer League[35]
35New Zealand Knights9,827North Harbour StadiumSydney FCA-League[36]
36Canberra Cosmos9,421Bruce StadiumNewcastle BreakersNational Soccer League[37]
37St George9,326St George StadiumSydney OlympicNational Soccer League Preliminary Final[38]
38North Queensland United8,897Dairy Farmers StadiumSydney FCA-League[39]
39Canberra City8,875Bruce StadiumMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League[40]
40Falcons 20008,256Falcons ParkSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League[41]
41Caroline Springs George Cross8,000Olympic ParkCanberra CityNSL Cup second round[42]
42Newcastle Breakers7,674Breakers StadiumAdelaide ForceNational Soccer League[43]
43Macarthur FC7,534Campbelltown StadiumWestern Sydney WanderersA-League Men[44]
44Brisbane Lions7,400Perry ParkBrisbane CityNational Soccer League[45]
45Western Suburbs7,253Sydney Sports GroundSydney OlympicNational Soccer League[46]
46Parramatta7,246Melita StadiumSydney OlympicNational Soccer League[47]
47Brisbane City7,000Perry ParkMarconi FairfieldNSL Cup Final[48]
48Canterbury Bankstown6,000Sydney Athletic FieldMarconi FairfieldNational Soccer League[49]
49Wollongong United5,217Brandon ParkPreston MakedoniaNational Soccer League[50]
50Mooroolbark5,200Middle ParkWestern SuburbsNational Soccer League[51]
51Penrith City3,514Cook ParkSydney CroatiaNational Soccer League[52]
align=center rowspan=352Green Gullyalign=center rowspan=33,500Green Gully ReserveSouth MelbourneNational Soccer League
Green Gully ReserveSunshine George CrossNational Soccer League[53]
Green Gully ReserveMelbourne KnightsNational Soccer League[54]
53Monaro Panthers3,275Bruce StadiumSydney CroatiaNational Soccer League[55]
54Adamstown Rosebud2,990Adamstown OvalWollongong CityNational Soccer League[56]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Sydney FC pip Perth on penalties to win Hyundai A-League 2019 Grand Final. Windon. Jacob. 19 May 2019. Football Federation Australia. A-League.
  3. Web site: Melbourne Victory Team Statistics. 15 June 2022. ALeagueStats.com.
  4. News: Brisbane Roar win third A-League championship with thrilling 2-1 extra-time win over Western Sydney Wanderers. Bilton. Dean. 5 May 2014. ABC News.
  5. Web site: Adelaide United Team Statistics. 15 June 2022. ALeagueStats.com.
  6. Web site: Sydney FC Team Statistics. 15 June 2022. ALeagueStats.com.
  7. Web site: Strikers miracle to spur on Roar. Lutton. Phil. 2011-03-10. Brisbane Times. en. 2020-05-03.
  8. Web site: Central Coast Mariners 0–1 Newcastle Jets. 23 March 2020. A-League Stats.
  9. Web site: Wellington Phoenix 3–1 Newcastle Jets. 7 March 2010. 23 March 2020. A-League Stats.
  10. News: A-League grand final: Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle Jets 1-0 to win fourth championship. 5 May 2018. ABC News.
  11. Web site: Melbourne Heart 3–2 Melbourne Victory. 23 December 2011. 23 March 2020. A-League Stats.
  12. Web site: 1989/90 National Soccer League Results – Grand Final. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  13. Web site: Statistics - Senior men. 3 June 2020. South Melbourne FC.
  14. Web site: Where Champions are Crafted. Melbourne Knights FC. 13 May 2020.
  15. Web site: 1998-99 Round 01 Results. OzFootball.net.
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  17. Web site: 1988 National Soccer League Results – Grand Final. OzFootball.net. 21 May 2023.
  18. Web site: 1978 National Soccer League Results – Round Twenty-Six. OzFootball.net. 21 May 2023.
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  20. Web site: 1983 National Soccer League Cup Results – Semi-Finals. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
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  22. Web site: Team statistics for Gold Coast United. 13 May 2020. ALeagueStats.com.
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  29. Web site: 1978 National Soccer League Results – Round Twenty-Five. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
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  33. Web site: United back to winning ways against the Victory. 8 December 2019. Football Federation Australia. A-League.
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  35. Web site: 1983 National Soccer League Results – Round Twenty-Three. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  36. Web site: Team statistics for New Zealand Knights. 13 May 2020. ALeagueStats.com.
  37. Web site: 1996-97 Round 19 Results. OzFootball.net.
  38. Web site: 1989 National Soccer League Results – Preliminary Final. OzFootball.net. 21 May 2023.
  39. Web site: Team statistics for North Queensland Fury. 13 May 2020. ALeagueStats.com.
  40. Web site: 1980 National Soccer League Results – Round Five. 16 June 2022. OzFootball.net.
  41. Web site: 1993/94 season - round 18 results. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  42. Web site: 1978 National Soccer League Cup Results – Round Two. OzFootball.net. 21 May 2023.
  43. Web site: 1999-00 Round 17 Results. OzFootball.net.
  44. Web site: Macarthur FC. ALeagueStats.com. 28 August 2021.
  45. Web site: 1977 National Soccer League Results – Round Twenty. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  46. Web site: 1977 National Soccer League Results – Round Six. 16 June 2022. OzFootball.net.
  47. Web site: 1993/94 season - round 16 results. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  48. Web site: 1977 National Soccer League Cup Results – Final. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  49. Web site: 1986 National Soccer League Results – Round Twelve. 15 June 2021. OzFootball.net.
  50. Web site: 1990/91 season - round 21 results. Howe. Andrew. 16 June 2022. OzFootball.net.
  51. Web site: 1977 National Soccer League Results – Round Fifteen. 15 June 2022. OzFootball.net.
  52. Web site: 1984 National Soccer League Results – Round Two. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  53. Web site: 1985 National Soccer League Results – Round Five. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  54. Web site: 1985 National Soccer League Results – Round Seven. OzFootball.net. 20 May 2023.
  55. Web site: 1985 National Soccer League Results. OzFootball.net.
  56. Web site: 1984 National Soccer League Results. OzFootball.net.

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