I think the overall quality of the experience has gone up tbh. Covered terraces, decent bars and food, I think clubs that have made a real effort with their facilities have seen that paid back with numbers. I also think there has been an improvement to the quality of football; national league is...
That’s incredible attendances for tier 6. I would say 10 years ago only 1 or 2 sides in that league would average over 1000, with most 500 or less.
The experience at this level has improved so much as well. If a PL game is £35+ no wonder fans are picking these games in greater numbers.
It may well look like that, but non league fans like nothing better than big gates to watch their team - their grounds are rarely sold out, so would be delighted with the extra support. My Grandad was heavily involved at board level at Havant & Waterlooville who operate a discount for Portsmouth...