Gate Receipts In League One and League Two: How Much Do Clubs Earn Per Match?

LOWER divisions of the EFL provide a pleasing blend of excitement and unpredictable results which lead to intense action in the live betting markets.

So how much do clubs in League One and League Two earn in total gate receipts for matches played?

Obviously figures can fluctuate throughout the year depending on local derbies, attractiveness of opposition, Bank Holiday fixtures over the Christmas/Easter periods, away support levels and particular clubs performing well in the promotion chase.

Stadium capacity restrictions also come into play. For example, Bromley have been busy rebuilding part of their ground.

But for an immediate overview, I can list the attendances for each club in the respective divisions during their opening match of the current 2025/26 football betting campaign. From there, it is possible to calculate an approximation of receipts gained through the turnstiles.

Starting in League One, the average admission price across all ticket categories is reported as being £25. Some clubs charge more than this, some charge less. Reductions exist for season ticket holders plus concessionary rates for senior citizens and children.

Here are the clubs ranked in terms of crowd statistics with gate revenue outlined too…

1. Bolton Wanderers 21,570 versus Plymouth Argyle: gate receipts £539k
2. Cardiff City  19,615 versus Peterborough United: gate receipts £491k
3. Bradford City  19,604 versus Wycombe W: gate receipts £490k
4. Huddersfield Town 17,062 versus Leyton Orient: gate receipts £427k
5. Plymouth Argyle 16,483 versus Barnsley: gate receipts £412k
6. Reading  12,538 versus Huddersfield Town: gate receipts £314k
7. Barnsley  12,456 versus Burton Albion: gate receipts £311k
8. Luton Town  11,735 versus AFC Wimbledon: gate receipts £293k
9. Peterborough United 10,827 versus Luton Town: gate receipts £271k
10. Stockport County 10,172 versus Bolton Wanderers: gate receipts £255k
11. Blackpool  10,090 versus Stevenage: gate receipts £252k
12. Rotherham United 9,883 versus Port Vale: gate receipts £247k
13. Port Vale  9,791 versus Cardiff City: gate receipts £245k
14. Wigan Athletic 9,471 versus Northampton Town: gate receipts £237k
15. Lincoln City  9,054 versus Reading: gate receipts £226k
16. Mansfield Town 8,798 versus Doncaster Rovers: gate receipts £220k
17. Doncaster Rovers 8,688 versus Exeter City: gate receipts £217k
18. Leyton Orient  8,111 versus Wigan Athletic: gate receipts £203k
19. AFC Wimbledon 8,067 versus Lincoln City: gate receipts £202k
20. Northampton Town 7,295 versus Bradford City: gate receipts £182k
21. Exeter City  6,852 versus Blackpool: gate receipts £171k
22. Wycombe Wanderers 5,590 versus Stockport County: gate receipts £140k
23. Burton Albion  5,170 versus Mansfield Town: gate receipts £129k
24. Stevenage  3,470 versus Rotherham United: gate receipts £87k

Meanwhile in League Two, the average admission price using similar parameters is £22. Once again, this is how the clubs are placed regarding 2025/26 initial attendances and matchday revenue… 

1. Milton Keynes Dons 9,384 versus Oldham Athletic: gate receipts £207k
2. Bristol Rovers  9,245 versus Harrogate Town: gate receipts £203k 
3. Notts County  9,074 versus Salford City: gate receipts £200k
4. Swindon Town 8,862 versus Cambridge United: gate receipts £195k
5. Chesterfield  8,223 versus Barrow: gate receipts £181k
6. Walsall  8,040 versus Swindon Town: gate receipts £177k
7. Oldham Athletic 7,799 versus Colchester United: gate receipts £172k
8. Tranmere Rovers 7,620 versus Shrewsbury Town: gate receipts £167k
9. Grimsby Town 6,806 versus Crawley Town: gate receipts £150k
10. Cambridge United 6,673 versus Cheltenham Town: gate receipts £147k
11. Gillingham 6,498 versus Walsall: gate receipts £144k
12. Colchester United 5,981 versus Tranmere Rovers: gate receipts £143k
13. Shrewsbury Town 5,809 versus Bromley: gate receipts £128k
14. Newport County 5,238 versus Notts County: gate receipts £115k
15. Crewe Alexandra 5,093 versus Accrington Stanley: gate receipts £112k
16. Cheltenham Town 4,002 versus Chesterfield: gate receipts £88k
17. Salford City 3,994 versus Crewe Alexandra: gate receipts £87k
18. Barnet 3,709 versus Fleetwood Town: gate receipts £82k
19. Harrogate Town 3,562 versus Grimsby Town: gate receipts £78k
20. Barrow 3,218 versus MK Dons: gate receipts £71k
21. Crawley Town 3,189 versus Newport County: gate receipts £70k
22. Fleetwood Town 2,903 versus Bristol Rovers: gate receipts £64k
23. Accrington Stanley 2,302 versus Gillingham: gate receipts £51k
24. Bromley 2,130 versus Barnet: gate receipts £47k

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