Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Football in Scotland - statistics & facts
Football holds a special place in the hearts of many Scots, with the sport enjoying significant popularity throughout the country. The best teams are able to attract large fanbases, and the club with the highest average attendance in the Scottish Premiership typically saw crowds of nearly 59,000 in 2023/24 season. Meanwhile, the turnover of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) amounted to approximately 41.4 million British pounds in 2022, representing a small decrease on the previous year. However, this could be in part explained by Scotland hosting four UEFA European Championship games in 2021.
