Where Newcastle United attendance figures rank compared to Real Madrid, Man Utd, Barcelona & more

A season ticket at St James’ Park or hen’s teeth: which one is easier to find? Fans who stuck by Newcastle United during the hard times are being rewarded as their club threatens to take on the big boys after years of stagnation.

For those who binned theirs off, whether that be in protest or out of anger, getting back inside has proven difficult. A ballot system has been implemented - with memberships unlimited - making life tough for Toon fans eager to watch the team.

St James’ Park has sold out all season - but how do the attendance figures stack up? The ground was the second largest in the Premier League when the last major expansion took place in 2000. But other clubs have caught up - both on these shores and beyond. That has led to fans debating about where the future of St James’ Park lies.

Supporters have been surveyed by the club in a wide-ranging study on possible expansion and even redevelopment. With a new era upon us, Newcastle chiefs are assessing all possibilities as they aim to boost revenue streams.

A peek at other clubs worldwide may offer insight into how much ground the Magpies could make up. NewcastleWorld has profiled attendance figures from Baltimore to Benidorm to analyse how United can up their game.