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The Step Five Premier Division has recorded an impressive total attendance of 44,860 across the 2024/25 season, showcasing the enduring passion for non-league football at the grassroots level. With competitive fixtures and fierce local rivalries, fans turned out in strong numbers week after week to back their teams.

Mangotsfield United led the way with a remarkable average home attendance of 242, drawing a total crowd of 4,600 over the season. Their consistent backing from the terraces highlights the strength of their local support and community engagement.

Close behind were Worcester Raiders, whose exciting brand of football attracted 3,139 spectators over the campaign, averaging 165 per match. The Raiders’ presence in the top three for attendances reflects their growing status within the division.

Roman Glass St George and Royal Wootton Bassett Town also posted strong numbers, both averaging above 130, contributing to their clubs’ solid home atmospheres and creating a tough environment for visiting sides.

At the other end, Hartpury University and Malmesbury Victoria recorded the lowest average attendances, with 74 and 89 respectively. However, even clubs with smaller followings saw spikes for local derbies and big match occasions, underlining the strength of community ties across the league.

The highest-attended single fixture appeared to come from Mangotsfield United vs Slimbridge, drawing in 367 fans, a testament to both clubs’ strong local pull and competitive edge.

With an overall division average of 118 per match, the Premier Division continues to provide a vital platform for local football, community engagement, and development at the semi-professional level. As the league looks ahead to its final fixtures and promotion play-offs, the support from the stands proves that non-league football is very much alive and kicking.

Data is based on that supplied via 60min forms, and is based on League games only.

John Mills Abingdon Utd are victorious is Play Off Semi Final.

Abingdon United booked their place in the play-off final after a fierce battle with local rivals Clanfield 85, clinching victory in a dramatic penalty shootout on Thursday night.

The match was a tense affair from the first whistle, with both sides battling hard in a high-stakes derby that saw chances at both ends but no breakthrough in regular time. It all came down to penalties — and it was Abingdon who held their nerve, delivering when it mattered most.

Clanfield 85, making their fourth consecutive play-off appearance, once again proved they have what it takes to compete at the sharp end of the league. But despite their consistency, they were denied once again on the night — this time by a determined Abingdon side hungry for promotion.

With the win, Abingdon United now advance to the final, just one game away from reaching Step Five. The stage is set — and confidence will be high after a performance full of grit, discipline, and composure under pressure.