The Whites have a reputation for impressive home attendances, while the Owls have a loyal away following.
It made for a fantastic atmosphere inside Elland Road, as two Yorkshire rivals locked horns for the first time in years.
But how did the attendance compare to other Championship games?
Here are all the Championship attendances from the weekend.
1. Championship attendances ranked
Here are the Championship attendances from across the weekend. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
2. 12. Leicester City v Ipswich Town
Attendance: N/A (fixture scheduled for January 22) Photo: Tony Marshall/Getty Images
3. 11. Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Huddersfield Town
Attendance: 14,529 Photo: Jess Hornby/Getty Images
4. 10. Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Cardiff City
Attendance: 16,471 Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images
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