FAI announce one-third increase in LOI attendences

Covid-19 resulted in the 2020 season being halved and played in front of partial crowds while restrictions also applied on turnouts in the following campaign

INCREASE: Turner's Cross Stadium in Cork. File pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer

The FAI have reported a one-third increase in League of Ireland attendances compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Releasing figures for the 2022 season, the association says the overall additional 110,660 fans represents a 29% spike on the 2019 equivalent.