I'm trying to work out how much more I should expand my stadium (current capacity 27,000) before it maxes out in the fifth tier, with a view to potentially being in the fourth tier next season.

What is the maximum number of seats a fifth tier side is able to fill for a regular season game, and what's the maximum number of sears a mid-table side in the fourth tier is able to fill?

From the FAQ:-

Attendance
Attendance is calculated by using the basic attendance (60.000) and manipulating that number by different factors that effect the willingness of spectators to come and see the game:

- League level
The basic attendance is lowered by 6.000 for each level below the first; 54.000 for second level, 48.000 for third, 42.000 for fourth, and so on until the basic attendance is 6.000. The basic attendance stays 6.000 after the tenth level.

- Team Form
Team form plays a big factor in the minds of the spectators. They are much more willing to come and root for their team if the team has a good league run and less willing to come when the team hits a bad streak.

- Team Postion
For every position above the last a team gets 1% more attendance. (For Example: a Team that is fifth will get 5% more attendance - calculated with the basic attendance, not the attendance modified by the team form or weather)

- Weather
Weather can make a big difference when it comes to attendance. If it's sunny then the crowds are more willing to go and see the match. If the weather is bad then the people tend to stay at home rather than go to the game.


Towards the end of the season, you'll find the top team getting 160% of their base, and the bottom team getting 50% of the base. At the start of the season, even the first half of the season, you'll get +/- 10%-20% of the base attendence.

You should be aiming for the base level in whatever teir you are in. 'IF' you know you can win and be in the top half of the standings, then pop in a few more seats.