Scottish Premiership crowds break four million mark

Scottish Premiership crowds topped four million for the first time last season as the league continues to attract the highest per capita attendances in Europe.

From a 4.1m total, average gates in the top flight reached 17,903, up by 3%, as Celtic defended their title thanks to a dramatic final-day victory at home to challengers Hearts.

Only England, Germany, Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands attracted bigger audiences overall.

Adjusting average crowds for population puts Scotland way out in front with close to 20 attendees per 1,000 residents, nearly twice the figure for the next best nation, Norway.