When Fans Travel: Determinants and Effects of Away Support in German Professional Football
Published online on April 06, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Sports Economics, Volume 27, Issue 5, Page 597-628, June 2026.
This study examines the determinants of away fan attendance in Germany's top three football divisions over six seasons and assesses its impact on match outcomes. The analysis reveals that, after conditioning on home and away teams, distance and kick-off ...
This study examines the determinants of away fan attendance in Germany's top three football divisions over six seasons and assesses its impact on match outcomes. The analysis reveals that, after conditioning on home and away teams, distance and kick-off ...