Leeds United Elland Road update: 49ers’ plan, new tram links and upgrade ‘finished’ ahead of Hull City clash
Leeds United climbed to the top of the Championship for the first time this season after beating Millwall 2-0 last weekend. Daniel Farke’s side had to win by two or more goals and did exactly that, with efforts either side of half-time from Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James.
An incredible run of 12 wins in a 13-game unbeaten run has seen Leeds go from promotion outsiders to serious title contenders, having clawed back 17 points on previous league leaders Leicester City. A return to the Premier League would mark an excellent first campaign for Farke and new majority owners, 49ers Enterprises.
As well as the obvious footballing benefit, being a Premier League team will see an influx of money at Leeds and so long-held plans to expand Elland Road could kick into gear. Talk of work on the stadium intensified after the 2020 promotion under Marcelo Bielsa but never materialised – something that won’t be allowed to happen again.
There was plenty of interest and excitement among fans at the prospect of an improved Elland Road and work behind the scenes is already underway to try and get spades in the ground when needed. Below, the YEP has rounded up some of the key recent developments.
Upgrade almost ‘finished’
Elland Road will have received a major update in time for the Easter Monday visit of Hull City, according to a recent report. Leeds Live reports that far more home supporters in the Don Revie Stand will have rail seating after Leeds received the green light to extend the current rails.
A trial of rail seating began at the back of the Don Revie stand in March 2022 and looks set to be extended across all areas of the upper section. Affected fans have been informed that work is expected to be complete in time for the Championship clash against Hull City.
