The match held on Thursday evening at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium ended in a 1-1 draw between Universitatea Craiova and Getafe, and it has now been recognized among the top matches for attendance in the inaugural round of the new Conference League season.
With 26,732 spectators in attendance, this game registered the fourth-highest turnout of the competition.
Match Attendance Rankings for Conference League’s Opening Night
According to statistics published by Football Meets Data regarding spectator numbers, this match ranked fourth in attendance during the Conference League’s inaugural round.
Only three matches attracted more fans: Hajduk Split defeated Ajax 2-1 with 32,136 attendees, Twente secured a 1-0 victory over Thun with 28,500 fans, and Freiburg triumphed over Jablonec 3-2 with 28,100 supporters.
At the other end of the spectrum, Egnatia’s match against Midtjylland saw the lowest attendance of the night with just 1,521 spectators.
- 32,136: Hajduk Split – Ajax
- 28,500: Twente – Thun
- 28,100: Freiburg – Jablonec
- 26,732: Universitatea Craiova – Getafe
- 24,636: Copenhaga – Braga
- 22,025: CSKA Sofia – AS Monaco
- 21,840: Brighton – Kauno Zalgiris
- 21,363: Panathinaikos – Borac Banja Luka
- 18,709: Atalanta – Pafos
- 17,368: Hearts – Nordsjaelland
- 11,839: Gent – Aarhus
- 10,206: Brann – Lincoln
- 7,898: Lugano – Steaua Roșie Belgrad
- 7,812: KuPS – Trabzonspor
- 5,440: Riga FC – Kairat Almaty
- 5,185: Sint-Truiden – Iberia 1999
- 2,691: Mjallby – Inter d’Escaldes
- 1,521: Egnatia – Midtjylland
Prior to the match, fans created an electrifying atmosphere, dedicating an emotional tribute to Gică Craioveanu, a former player known for his time at Craiova and Getafe. As both teams took to the field, supporters from Peluza Nord displayed a large banner portraying the face of the ex-footballer.
Upcoming Matches for Universitatea Craiova
– October 22, 2026, 19:45: Inter Club d’Escaldes – Universitatea Craiova
– November 5, 22:00: Universitatea Craiova – Egnatia
– November 26, 19:45: Brighton – Universitatea Craiova
– December 10, 17:30: Kairat – Universitatea Craiova
– December 17, 22:00: Universitatea Craiova – FC Copenhaga
Conference League Standings
