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Data Science Exposes English Football's Turbulent Past and Uneven Recovery

Data Science Exposes English Football's Turbulent Past and Uneven Recovery

A deep dive into English football attendance data reveals how hooliganism and racism drove crowds away in the 1980s, with interactive visualizations showing the sport's uneven recovery. The analysis uncovers a stark bimodal distribution in Premier League attendance driven by stadium economics, while lower leagues struggle with underfilled venues. This data-driven story highlights the financial and social forces reshaping the beautiful game.