The Most High-Profile Supporter of Every One of the 92 English League Clubs
Football is widely seen as the most popular sport on the planet, followed by billions of people worldwide. From local grassroots matches to the heights of the Premier League, the “beautiful game” unites supporters of all kinds — celebrities and everyday fans alike — through a shared passion for their teams.
Across English football, from the Premier League down to League Two, every one of the 92 professional clubs can count at least a few famous names among their supporters. Many of these celebrities pledged their loyalty long before fame found them, proving that devotion to a club cuts across status and success.
Premier League
Supporting one of the traditional “big six” often leads to accusations of bandwagon fandom, but that label hardly applies to Liam and Noel Gallagher. The Oasis brothers stayed loyal to Manchester City through difficult years, alongside late boxing legend Ricky Hatton.
Arsenal boast high-profile fans such as Colin Firth and Anne Hathaway, yet Idris Elba stands out as the club’s most recognisable supporter. He has featured in kit launches and regularly attends matches at the Emirates Stadium. Pop star Dua Lipa’s allegiance has been debated — she has shown affection for both Arsenal and Liverpool — but reports suggest her preference leans toward the Gunners, even if Liverpool fans fondly associate her hit One Kiss with their title celebrations.
Manchester United, England’s most successful club of recent times, unsurprisingly attract a huge celebrity following. Supporters include Harry Styles, Usain Bolt, Stormzy, Rory McIlroy, Conor McGregor, Luke Littler and Tyson Fury. Chelsea, their fierce rivals during the José Mourinho era, can count celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay among their fans.
Burnley’s most internationally recognised name is NFL star J.J. Watt, though broadcaster Jordan North may be the club’s most visible and passionate supporter in the UK. His affectionate references to Turf Moor as his “happy place” during I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! helped cement his status among fans.
Other Premier League clubs also boast famous supporters, including Ant & Dec at Newcastle United, Tom Holland at Tottenham Hotspur, Triple H at West Ham, and Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant at Wolves.
Championship
England’s second tier features plenty of celebrity involvement, including ownership. Tom Brady is a minority owner at Birmingham City, while Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have famously invested in Wrexham. However, ownership does not always equal fandom. Birmingham’s best-known supporter remains Jasper Carrott, while Will Ferrell has been seen supporting Wrexham — though he has also been spotted at Portsmouth.
Coventry City have strong backing from musician Tom Grennan, who has followed the club closely during their recent promotion push. Louis Theroux supports QPR, Richard Branson backs Oxford United, and Gary Lineker remains Leicester City’s most famous fan despite the club’s recent ups and downs.
Some clubs enjoy especially unique celebrity links: Elton John is deeply associated with Watford as a supporter, former owner and namesake of a stadium stand; Ed Sheeran is both a fan and sponsor of Ipswich Town; and actor Hugh Jackman has surprisingly pledged support to Norwich City.
Across the Championship, well-known supporters range from Matt Smith at Blackburn Rovers to Sean Bean at Sheffield United, Craig David at Southampton, and Sir Lenny Henry at West Bromwich Albion.
League One
League One clubs are also well represented by major figures from music and entertainment. Robbie Williams is Port Vale’s most famous supporter and arguably the biggest celebrity name in the division. Zayn Malik follows Bradford City, Louis Tomlinson supports Doncaster Rovers, Chris Martin backs Exeter City, and Richard Ashcroft is loyal to Wigan Athletic.
Comedian Ricky Gervais frequently references Reading in his work, reflecting his long-standing connection to the club during turbulent times. Peter Kay shares a similar bond with Bolton Wanderers, who have spent recent years adjusting to life far from the Premier League heights they once knew.
From global superstars to homegrown icons, celebrity fandom runs through every level of English football — proving that no matter the league, loyalty to a club remains deeply personal and proudly worn.