In a discussion with the safety group about a possible capacity expansion to 60,000 next season West Ham were asked to clarify the question of non-attendance by fans.
The minutes record: “West Ham United clarified that between 9- 17% of season ticket holders do not attend individual games throughout the premier league as a standard”
With 52,000 season ticket holders at the London Stadium, 9% would account for 4,680 missing while 17% would account for 8,840 season ticket holders missing from Premier League matches.
Last month West Ham changed their terms and conditions for Season ticket holders with a new clause which will allow the club to withdraw season tickets if the holder does not attend seven or more Premier League matches.
The clause says: “Failure to attend more than 7 Premier League games may result in the Club withdrawing your season ticket. Utilising the Official Ticket Exchange or Official Ticket Transfer will constitute as attending.”