The attendance for Friday night's Collingwood versus Carlton contest (88,181) was the largest for the two clubs in their 220 home and away meetings (they have also met in 22 finals matches).

The previous record was 87,119 in round one, 1995. The crowd was also the 13th largest for any home and away match in history.

Collingwood has featured in 15 matches of the 20 largest crowds in history while Carlton has featured in three matches of the 20 largest crowds in history.

Top five home and away attendances
1. 99,346: Melbourne v Collingwood - 1958 (round 10)
2. 94,825: Collingwood v Essendon - 1995 (round 4)
3. 92,935: Hawthorn v Collingwood - 1981 (round 11)
4. 92,436: Richmond v Collingwood - 1977 (round 4)
5. 91,571: Carlton v Essendon - 2000 (round 20)