We all like to brag about our football passion, about the dedication to the team we support and everything around it, but let’s face it – it’s not that difficult to root for a powerhouse or a top-division side.The people who deserve our standing ovation are the supporters of non-league sides who stand by their local team, which is full of plumbers, mechanics, pastry shop workers, and other football enthusiasts. OK, we’re exaggerating a bit, but those lower divisions are what this game is really about.A National League North record! 🔥Incredible support in the sixth-tier of English football 👏 pic.twitter.com/6u0dc1LI37— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 22, 2025 And the fans of Scunthorpe United of National League North – the sixth tier of English football hierarchy – proved it this Saturday by breaking a record.In their game against Chester, which ended in Scunthorpe’s 3-1 victory, 8,274 supporters showed up at the Attis Arena to witness the game, thus setting a new record for this level.Callum Roberts broke the deadlock in front of passionate fans in the first half before Michael Kelly and Mo Fadera wrapped up the tie in the second part of the game.🖼️ 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐕𝐑𝐄These are the days, no matter what happens in the future, you cherish and remember forever.It’s an “I was there” day.📸 @BroughtonPhotog #UTI #IRON pic.twitter.com/MIIYvIJI1J— Scunthorpe United FC (@SUFCOfficial) March 22, 2025 That one they conceded in the second half couldn’t spoil it for the Irons, who got their nickname for the town’s association with the iron and steel industry, which the club founded back in 1899.A perfect mixture of tradition and passion for the game it is.##NAJAVA_MECA_8798972##
