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“Kilmarnock has a population of 46,350. Rugby Park holds 17,899. My maths makes that their stadium can hold 38% of the town,” writes Paul Savage. “Are there any other high-flying clubs that dominate their respective populace?”

We received loads of suggestions. Michael Barker was quick to suggest Hoffenheim. “Technically, it’s a village of under 3,500 people, while the area as a suburb has a population of 35,439. The Rhein-Neckar-Arena holds 30,150. This comes out as either 861% (village) or a more reasonably speaking 85% (suburb).”

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