Elland Road is a historic football stadium in Leeds, serving as the home ground for Leeds United FC since 1919.
Elland Road, is a football stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, which has been the home of Leeds United since the club's formation in 1919. The stadium is the 14th largest football stadium in England.
Elland Road has been the permanent residence of Leeds United since their foundation in 1919, following the disbanding of Leeds City F.C. The stadium has been significantly remodelled and extended several times in its history, most recently in the early 21st century, following Leeds United's promotion to the Premier League. Its current capacity stands at 37,890.
The stadium was initially used for rugby league matches and its first football match was Leeds United's 2-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup. Over the years, the stadium has been renovated and expanded, with the East Stand being the biggest stand in the ground. The stadium has also been used for concerts, with artists such as U2, Queen, and the Kaiser Chiefs performing there.
A UEFA category four stadium, Elland Road has been the venue for several high-profile matches, including the 1966 World Cup, Euro '96, and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. It also hosted the final game of the 2019-2020 season of the Premier League, marking Leeds United's return to the top flight after a 16-year absence. The stadium is also a potential venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which England is bidding to host. Despite its age, the stadium remains one of the most iconic in English football, known for its passionate and vocal home support.
