Elland Road has been the permanent residence of Leeds United AFC since the club's foundation in 1919. The stadium is the 10th largest football stadium in England, and the largest ground outside the Premier League. The Jack Charlton East Stand runs the length of the east side of the pitch and is the most recent stand in the stadium. On completion it was the largest cantilever stand in the world, holding 10,000 spectators in the lower tier and a further 7,000 in the upper tier. There are very few bad seats in the house and the passionate home support means there's very rarely a lack of atmosphere.
Away supporters are housed in the southern end of the John Charles West Stand. Depending on the fixture and allocation, supporters may be seated in the upper and/or lower tiers. The away allocation varies between 1,500 and 2,700 according to the fixture. The upper tier is normally used, with the lower tier also opened for selected fixtures or larger followings. Views from here are very good and are pillar free, whilst the leg room and facilities are adequate.
Away supporters normally enter via Entrances 1 and 2. Howard’s Entrance may also be used depending on the allocation. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off.
Elland Road seating plan:
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Away Fan Zone: Located next to the away turnstiles in the West Stand car park. Open to visiting supporters from two hours before kick-off, with food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks available.
The nearest pub is the Old Peacock which is just behind the South Stand. It is for home supporters only. The Dry Salters pub caters for both home and away fans, and is about a 10 minute walk away from the stadium. With the Old Peacock behind you, turn left and follow the road down to the very end. You will pass a number of entrances to car parks. Head under the railway bridge. At the end of the road turn left along the dual carriageway and the pub is a little further down tucked in on the left hand side.
All council car parks around Elland Road are now operated by Leeds United on home matchdays and must be booked in advance.
Visiting supporters can park in the Park & Ride car park off Bobby Collins Way, close to the away coaches. The club says parking cannot be pre-booked for visiting fans however.
Drivers should expect significant post-match delays. Parts of Elland Road and Lowfields Road are subject to traffic restrictions after the final whistle, and Elland Road can remain closed for up to 90 minutes while supporters leave the area.
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The nearest / closest train station to Leeds United's Elland Road stadium is Leeds. It is however, approximately 40 minutes by foot from the train station to the ground. You have a number of options though, such as, a taxi from the rank outside the station. This can cost approximately £10 but will get you there safely and quickly. Another alternative is to catch one of the bus services that run direct from the train station to the ground. Matchday buses and shuttle services operate between Leeds city centre/railway station and Elland Road. Check Leeds United’s latest travel information for the service operating on your fixture.
Rivals - Bradford, Huddersfield, Man Utd
Visiting supporters are seated on the south side of the John Charles West Stand. Upper and lower-tier sections are used depending on the away allocation.
Away supporters normally use entrances 1 and 2. Howard's Entrance may also be used depending on the size and configuration of the visiting allocation.
Leeds railway station is the nearest major rail station. Elland Road is not immediately beside the station, so supporters normally continue by bus, shuttle service, taxi or on foot.
Matchday parking is available in designated areas around Elland Road, subject to availability and fixture-specific arrangements. Supporters should check current parking information before travelling.
Yes. The away fan zone is located next to the visiting turnstiles in the West Stand car park and offers food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Turnstiles normally open 90 minutes before kick-off.
Visiting disabled supporters with accessible seating normally enter through Exit W1.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the stadium except in designated smoking zones when those areas are open in accordance with the club's matchday arrangements.
Travel: I drove from Manchester and booked a driveway online near Lowfields Road before travelling. Parking was only a ten-minute walk from Elland Road, making arrival simple. The streets around the stadium were busy, but planning ahead removed any stress before this huge rivalry.
Refreshments: Before kick-off, I visited The Old Peacock. I had both food and drink, choosing fish and chips with a pint. The pub serves food on matchdays and had an excellent atmosphere ahead of one of English football’s biggest fixtures.
Impressions: Elland Road remains one of the country’s great football grounds. The outside feels traditional and full of history, while inside the steep stands and close proximity to the pitch create a fantastic viewing experience. It is a stadium that immediately feels special.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was electric from the opening whistle. Leeds supporters created relentless noise, and the travelling United fans matched them throughout. Leeds took the lead before Matheus Cunha equalised three minutes later, ensuring both sets of supporters experienced huge moments during the entertaining 1-1 draw.
Exit: Getting away took patience because of the size of the crowd, but traffic management around the stadium was effective. Collecting the car from the rented driveway was easy, and I was soon back on the motorway after a memorable derby.
Enjoy: Elland Road remains one of my favourite away grounds. The atmosphere is exceptional, the stadium is full of history and the rivalry makes every visit feel significant. A deserved point made the trip home much more enjoyable.
Travel: There is signposting for away coaches as soon as you leave the Ring Road and Car Park A is right next to the away section, so very convenient for getting away after and surprisingly quick to exit and back onto the Ring Road.
Refreshments: Drank in the Drysalters Pub which is a ten minute walk to the ground. A mostly home pub, but no issues whilst drinking there.
Impressions: Elland Road and especially the away section has seen better days, but Elland Road is still worth a visit.
Atmosphere: Millwall’s visit does seem to raise the bar with the atmosphere and as usual the game had plenty of goals, but unfortunately this season, not in our favour (3-2).
Exit: As I mentioned earlier, very easy getting away and the car park charge of £6, is well worth it.
Enjoy: Leeds is always a good day out whatever the scoreline. They do like a scarf around the wrist, which is very 1970’s.
Ground Name: Elland Road
Capacity: 40,204 (all seated)
Address: Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES
Main Tel No.: 0871 334 1919
Team Nickname: United
Year Ground Opened: 1919
Site: www.leedsunited.com
