Significant Jump In Irish Soccer Fan Attendance

A record crowd turned up to Athlone's FAI Cup Final.

Attendences across the Men's League of Ireland First Division and Women's Premier Division have increased significantly since 2019

Dermot Lennon's Athlone Town will take on Longford in their first divison opener on February 18th, the league has seen a 135 per cent increase in numbers attending.

23,907 people attended games in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division in 2022, with a record crowd of just over 5 thousand turning up for Athlone's FAI Cup final against Shelbourne.

Tommy Hewitt's side begin their campaign against Peamount on the 4th of March.

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