PL attendances hit 250 million

Football’s mega-rich Premier League passed the 250 millionth fan mark last night — 20 years after its launch.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2012 - 00:00

Martyn Ziegler

The landmark has been hailed by the league’s chief executive, Richard Scudamore, with attendances swelling more than 50% compared to 1992-93, first season of the revamped league.

Scudamore also said crowds were now more diverse and family-friendly.

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