New Delhi: A staggering one million fans have so far thronged stadia across the country to watch the ongoing Hero Indian Super League, as India's most-watched football tournament sets yet another benchmark in its inaugural season, according to the organisers.

The average match attendance recorded by Hero ISL since its inaugural tie on October 12 till yesterday's match between FC Goa and Kerala Blasters (watched by at 24,357) reinforces its position as the highest across the whole of Asia. The ISL makes it mark against major global leagues and has surpassed Italy's Serie A in average attendance to become the fourth best in world football.