Manchester United Attendance - Ipswich Town News

Town's Capital One Cup third round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday was watched by 56,607 fans.

Unusually the attendance wasn't announced on the night but the Premier League side's ticket office have given the figure above when responding to enquiries. Old Trafford's capacity is 75,731.

Around 4,800 Blues supporters made the trip for Town's first visit to United's stadium in 14 years.

Goals from Wayne Rooney, Andreas Pereira and Anthony Martial saw the home side to a 3-0 victory.

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