UK Stadiums: Elland Road, Leeds, England
Elland Road in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is the home ground of Leeds United football club and one of the most atmospheric grounds in the UK.
Stands
The stands at Elland Road are named after Leeds legends: the Don Revie (North) Stand aka The Kop, the Jack Charlton (East) Stand, previously the Lowfields Road stand, the John Charles (West) Stand, the historic main stand, and the Norman Hunter (South) Stand, known for its passionate home support and the adjacent "Cheese Wedge" in the southeast corner.
Capacity
The stadium can presently hold approximately 37,890 spectators, making it one of the larger stadiums in England. It will grow in capacity as Leeds United have announced plans to upgrade and increase its capacity from 37,645 to 53,000 seats. This would make the ground the 7th largest stadium in England up from the present 13th.
Opened in 1919, the ground has staged FA Cup semi-final matches, several England international fixtures and was one of the eight venues for Euro 96.
Club History
Leeds United (nicknamed 'The Whites') currently play in the championship and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in England.
The team were last relegated from the Premier League in 2023.
The team has won the Football League First Division three times (1968-69, 1973-74, 1991-92), the FA Cup in 1972, and the League Cup in 1968.
In Europe, Leeds have won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice in 1967-68 and 1970-71 and were runners-up in 1966-67. The team were also runners-up in the European Cup in the 1974-75 season and European Cup Winners' Cup runners-up in 1972-73.
The record attendance at Elland Road is 57,892, which was set on March 15, 1967 during an FA Cup fifth-round replay between Leeds United and Sunderland.
1970s
Leeds United in the 1970s was one of the most dominant teams in English football, often praised for their gritty, disciplined style under manager Don Revie. The team boasted several outstanding players who contributed to Leeds' success in both domestic and European competitions. Some of the greats who defined Leeds United in that era included Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles, Jack Charlton, Norman Hunter, Peter Lorimer, Allan Clarke, Paul Madeley, Terry Cooper, Terry Yorath and Eddie Gray.
More recently foreign players who have played for Leeds include Australians Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell, Lucas Radebe (South Africa), Tony Yeboah (Ghana), Eric Cantona (France), Raphinha (Brazil), Robert Molenaar (Netherlands), Alf-Inge Haaland, father of goal machine Erling, (Norway), Olivier Dacourt (France) and Tomas Brolin (Sweden). A current fan favorite is Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka as Leeds regained their Premier League status in 2025.
Notable managers at Leeds have included the great Don Revie (1961-1974), Jimmy Armfield (1974-1978), Jock Stein (1978), Howard Wilkinson (1988-1996), George Graham (1996-1998), David O'Leary (1998-2002), Terry Venables (2002-2003), Simon Grayson (2008-2012), and the beloved Marcelo Bielsa (2018-2022).
Famously Brian Clough was the manager of Leeds United for 44 days, from July 30 to September 12, 1974. He was sacked by the club's directors after alienating many of the team's star players. The book The Damned United by David Peace tells the story.
Murals
The streets around the ground have increasingly become a canvas for murals and street art celebrating the club.
The 1972 FA Cup Winners mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the FA Cup win, featuring squad members Allan Clarke, Jack Charlton, and Don Revie. It was created by artists Nicolas Dixon and Paul Trevillion. The Peacock mural on York Road by Jay features the club's peacock symbol and messages of inclusion. The Eddie Gray is a tribute to the club legend. A newer piece on Wesley Croft honors the 2024/25 promotion, featuring Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka.
Accessibility
There are 170 wheelchair spaces (general admission and hospitality) available at Elland Road. Ambulant disabled supporters can sit anywhere in the stadium, though the East Stand Upper Tier is very high and very steep. Seats for personal assistants are positioned either behind or adjacent to the disabled supporter. Accessible car parking is available for use by Blue Badge Holders. Access is at the rear of the North Stand accessed via Bobby Collins Way. Leeds United wellbeing officers, in high visibility jackets, are on hand to assist disabled fans into and out of the ground at the end of the game.
Access - Getting There
The nearest railway station to the ground is Leeds Station. From Leeds Station, it is about a 40-50 minute walk southwest to the stadium. Alternatively, you can take a bus or taxi.
Head south along Neville Street, which becomes Wellington Road. From there, follow the signs toward the stadium. On matchdays, shuttle buses also operate between Leeds Station and Elland Road, offering a convenient option.
Several buses go from Leeds city center to Elland Road Stadium. The First Bus services 51, 52, and 55 all stop nearby.
From the M621: Elland Road Stadium is just off the M621 motorway. From the West (M62): Follow the M62, join the M621, and exit at Junction 2. From the East (M1): Take the M1 north, then merge onto the M621 and take Junction 2. From Leeds City Centre: Drive south along the A643 or the A58(M), which leads directly toward the M621 and then onto Elland Road.
Address: Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES
Nearby Hotels
At the top end try the Queen's Hotel or the Park Plaza Leeds on Boar Lane. Other options include the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel Leeds City Centre and the historic Malmaison Hotel Leeds.
See a list of hotels in Leeds.
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