How much money Premier League clubs make on matchdays with Tottenham raking in incredible £71 PER FAN
TOTTENHAM earned £71.23 per fan on matchdays during the 2021-22 season – the most in the Premier League.
The North Londoners moved into their luxurious new home five years ago and boast arguably the best facilities in the country.
Spurs‘ first full season at their £1bn stadium was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the 2019-20 campaign finishing behind closed doors.
The 2020-21 season was then played almost entirely without fans – drastically limiting the revenue that Tottenham, and other clubs, could make on matchdays.
During the following campaign, the Lilywhites were finally able to utilise their swanky home to its full potential – with fans paying a pretty penny.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has devised a method for calculating the money per supporter that clubs make on matchdays.
Using clubs’ published accounts, Maguire divides matchday income by average attendance, then again by number of home games played.
He halves the figure for domestic cup games, given that gates are shared.
Tottenham are said to have earned £800,000 on matchdays from catering alone.
Their stadium opens two hours before kick-off, and at weekends often remains open for a further two hours after games.
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The South Stand houses its own Beavertown microbrewery, while there are numerous different food outlets offering a wide range of cuisines.
Fans can also visit the Tottenham Experience – with the club boasting the biggest club shop in Europe.
The next highest figure for matchday revenue per fan in 2021-22 was that of Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag‘s side pocketed £64.27 per supporter during that campaign, which saw marketable star Cristiano Ronaldo return after 12 years away.
Chelsea were third on £62, with Arsenal following on £59.05 and Liverpool £51.49.
There is then a big jump down to Manchester City, with the champions having pocketed £36.24 per supporter, per game.
At the other end of the table was Watford, who went on to be relegated.
The Hornets are said to have taken home £16.02 per supporter at each home game, a staggering £55 less than Tottenham.
While next lowest were Burnley (£17.32), Everton (£18.63) and Norwich City (£18.71).
With London Stadium boasting a 62,500 capacity, West Ham were in the middle of the pack on £31.05 per game.
And Newcastle pocketed £26.73 per fan in their 52,305 St James’ Park home.