General Info - Leeds (a)

[ClaretTony]

For any info ahead of the game at Leeds other than tickets and coach travel.

Links for these threads along with ticket info and Accy Clarets will be in the sticky post.

[burnmark]

Drinking wise we stuck to the Spoons in the train station last time and then got a taxi to a pub near the ground which had a good mix of fans in. I can’t remember its name but I have a feeling it has now closed.

Is there are any other pubs near the station that’ll be open early doors?

[jrgbfc]

We went for a drink in Headingley last time and were hearing reports of the town centre pubs checking tickets etc to keep Burnley fans out.
With the kickoff time we'll probably just leave it before the game and have a few afterwards.

[KlyBfc]

O’Neils on boar lane opens early I think

[KlyBfc]

We went for a drink in Headingley last time and were hearing reports of the town centre pubs checking tickets etc to keep Burnley fans out.
With the kickoff time we'll probably just leave it before the game and have a few afterwards.

We drank in the city centre last time, The Hop and round there and had absolutely no issues whatsoever.

[ANASS]

Does anyone know when tickets will be out for this one?

[Burnley1989]

Drinking wise we stuck to the Spoons in the train station last time and then got a taxi to a pub near the ground which had a good mix of fans in. I can’t remember its name but I have a feeling it has now closed.

Is there are any other pubs near the station that’ll be open early doors?

We went in the Scarbrough Hotel after the game before we got the train, about 30 Leeds lads rocked up and made it clear we weren't welcome.

[burnmark]

Does anyone know when tickets will be out for this one?

According to the timescale released the other month, they should be on sale this Monday. This was subject to change because we are obviously in the hands of the opposing clubs.

[burnmark]

We went in the Scarbrough Hotel after the game before we got the train, about 30 Leeds lads rocked up and made it clear we weren't welcome.

We’ll avoid that one then.

[claretonthecoast1882]

We went in the Scarbrough Hotel after the game before we got the train, about 30 Leeds lads rocked up and made it clear we weren't welcome.

Been in there twice and had the same message Insular bunch aren't they.

Remember going once it was the midweek game early 2000s when we won 2 full backs scored for us but can't remember their names and we had been told the there was a bar behind the ground called The Peacock that was for away fans, about 8 of us walked in about half 6. It isn't an away bar

[Quicknick]

Been in there twice and had the same message Insular bunch aren't they.

Remember going once it was the midweek game early 2000s when we won 2 full backs scored for us but can't remember their names and we had been told the there was a bar behind the ground called The Peacock that was for away fans, about 8 of us walked in about half 6. It isn't an away bar

I remember The Peacock being intimidating in the early '70s.

[BabylonClaret]

Haha The Peacock!!!! They might as well have sent you to the Revie Stand!!!!

[MeeActon1]

Does anyone know when tickets will be out for this one?

Monday 19th August. 10am

Adults: £30
Over 65: £28
Under 22: £28
16 to 18 years: £25.50
Under 16: £23.50

[ClaretTony]

Been in there twice and had the same message Insular bunch aren't they.

Remember going once it was the midweek game early 2000s when we won 2 full backs scored for us but can't remember their names and we had been told the there was a bar behind the ground called The Peacock that was for away fans, about 8 of us walked in about half 6. It isn't an away bar

I think the Peacock is long gone. I went in once and once was enough.

[BradTee93]

Anyone know where the away pubs are/where our fans will more than likely be heading? Solo trip on the train from Preston

[Quickenthetempo]

Anyone know where the away pubs are/where our fans will more than likely be heading? Solo trip on the train from Preston

You will be on the same train as other Burnley fans. The Train starts at Blackpool, stops at Preston, Burnley and Leeds before ending in York.

There's a spoons in Leeds Station if you don't meet up with anyone.

[BradTee93]

You will be on the same train as other Burnley fans. The Train starts at Blackpool, stops at Preston, Burnley and Leeds before ending in York.

There's a spoons in Leeds Station if you don't meet up with anyone.

Yeah that was gonna be my first stop was tryna see if any particular ones had been mentioned. Haven’t been Leeds away for a few year.

[Devils_Advocate]

I think the Peacock is long gone. I went in once and once was enough.

Closed briefly around 10 years ago but is still there and going strong.

[Deanholmes05]

Anyone selling a couple tickets for Leeds away text me on - 07486629232

[Foulthrow]

What’s it like getting from the train station to the ground?

[MrTopTier]

What’s it like getting from the train station to the ground?

Quite a trek, I usually get a bus from the train station to the ground. Walkable if you have a spare 45 minutes!

[ClaretTony]

What’s it like getting from the train station to the ground?

It’s over 2 miles. I’ve done it twice, once by taxi and once on foot.

[durhamclaret]

What’s it like getting from the train station to the ground?

There are special buses from very close to the railway station (under the bridge, after a few slurps in the Scarbrough Taps) that go straight to Bellend Road and return for a cheap price,think they start running about an hour and a half before kick off.

[ANASS]

Where’s everyone heading on Saturday before the game? I don’t think there’s any dedicated away pubs, but quite a few decent bars around the station area.

[Jamesy]

It’s too early to have a drink pre match. Well it is for me but I’m an old git.

[lakedistrictclaret]

It’s too early to have a drink pre match. Well it is for me but I’m an old git.

So am I, but I'll be having a couple.

[Quickenthetempo]

There's a thread on here.

Leeds General info

But I think most were having a pint in the train station.
Avoid the Scarborough Hotel.

[MK-Claret]

Drysalters near Cottingley station about a 10 minute walk from the ground. Not an away pub as such but I found no issues when I have been in.

[durhamclaret]

There's a thread on here.

Leeds General info

But I think most were having a pint in the train station.
Avoid the Scarborough Hotel.

Never had a problem in the Scarbrough, good ale too.

[Claret Till I Die]

There used to be a LeedsClaret who posted on here, not seen him/her post in a while but surely there's more that live in Leeds who could give decent info on away pubs.

[ecc]

I think there are many Clarets who live in Leeds but prefer not to admit it.

[TheFamilyCat]

Drysalters near Cottingley station about a 10 minute walk from the ground. Not an away pub as such but I found no issues when I have been in.

Drysalters has been shut for a while now.

[MK-Claret]

Really? wow..
I was in there the last time we played at Elland Road

[Leisure]

ACCESS FROM COACH/CAR PARK
Upon arrival at the away coach park on Fullerton Car Park, stewards will direct you through the away access tunnel which leads you directly to the visiting supporters section of the ground where the away turnstiles and away fanzone is situated.

Access to the turnstiles is also available from Elland Road via the main West Stand gates next to the Ticket Office.

SECURITY AND SEARCHES
Security and bag searches will take place before entering the queuing system at the turnstiles. Searches will be conducted, and you may be requested to open your own bag to allow it to be searched.

The searching protocol for fans aged 16 or under is a different process to adults and only carried out whilst a parent, guardian or member of the club’s Wellbeing Team is present.

BAGS
Bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted. Unfortunately, there is no luggage storage facility at Elland Road.

SMOKING AND VAPING
The use of both cigarettes and all types of electronic cigarettes (including vapes) is not permitted anywhere inside Elland Road stadium. This includes all areas inside the stadium bowl, toilets, concourses, stairwells and bar areas. Smoking of any kind is only permitted in designated smoking zones. Smoking zones are clearly signposted and smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking zones at half time.

TURNSTILES
Entrance 1 and 2 are the designated turnstiles for visiting supporters to enter the ground on matchday with a valid ticket. Depending on the ticket allocation, away supporters may also use Howards Entrance as a stadium entry point. Visiting disabled supporters who have purchased accessible seats enter the stadium by Exit W1 gate.

We would strongly advise visiting supporters not to travel to Elland Road on matchdays without a valid matchday ticket.

Turnstiles open 90 minutes prior to kick off.

STAND
Visiting Supporters are seated within the South Side of the John Charles West Stand in the Upper and Lower tiers (dependent on ticketing allocations).

AWAY TICKET OFFICE
The away ticket office is located adjacent to the away turnstiles (entrance 1 & 2) and opens 90 minutes prior to kick off.

AWAY FAN ZONE
This is located just adjacent from the away turnstiles in the West Stand car park and cordoned off for away supporters to access. A selection of food and drink (alcoholic and non alcoholic) is available.

The Fan Zone is the perfect place to build the atmosphere in the build up to the match. The Away Fan Zone is open for all home first team fixtures and opens 2 hours prior to kick off and can also be accessed at half time.

FLAGS AND BANNERS
We are happy for visiting fans to bring their flags to Elland Road providing they have the correct certificates. Please see contact details below.

Small handheld banners and flags will be allowed through the turnstiles on a matchday and will be checked by the stewards on entry - any flags that are deemed to contain offensive content will be confiscated.

Larger flags (1 meter) will need to be pre-authorised by the club in order to comply with ground health and safety regulations. No poles will be allowed inside the stands at Elland Road. Any flag over the dimensions of 5ft by 3ft would be classed as an extra-large flag and these must strictly be agreed in advance with the Club. Also any flags which are on a wooden pole are not permitted to be brought into Elland Road.

Any flags over 1x1m must carry a fire rated certificate. For further information regarding flags inside the stadium, please contact our Head of Matchday Safety & Security Laura Strong laura.strong@leedsunited.com or Deputy Safety Officer Diane Ingleby diane.ingleby@leedsunited.com

CASHLESS STADIUM
Supporters are reminded that Elland Road is a cashless stadium and only card payment will be accepted at food and drink outlets inside the stadium.

FOOD AND DRINK
Several food and drink options are available at locations around the stadium and inside of the stadium. Alcohol is served at every kiosk but cannot be taken into seating areas in the stadium seating bowl.

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Matchday programmes can be purchased from programme sellers located at various points around the stadium. Payment is by cash only, with programmes priced at £3.50.

[Leisure]

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

CAR
Elland Road is located J2 of the M621

Eastbound Exit - Exit the slip road at J2 and at the roundabout, take the third exit which will bring you onto Elland Road and follow signs for matchday parking.

Westbound Exit – Exit the slip road at J2 and at the roundabout, take the first exit which will bring you onto Elland Road and follow signs for matchday parking.

Postcode for Sat Nav: LS11 0ES

TRAIN
Leeds train station is located in Leeds City Centre and is approximately a 35-40 minute walk to Elland Road.

BUS
Matchday Special Shuttle Service Here's how you can get to Elland Road grounds by bus with the Leeds City (Operated by First Bus) match day special services.

Service R2 operates on most home match days from Sovereign Street in Leeds (outside Café Nero) to Elland Road from 90 minutes before the match starts. The ‘What3Words’ location for this pickup location is haven.detect.tall

Service R3 operates from Thornbury Barracks and Pudsey Bus Station to Elland Road 90 minutes before the match starts.

NOTE: MCards, MetroCards and West Yorkshire Day Rovers are NOT valid on these services

Service Buses From Leeds City Centre:

Along Elland Road, please note that bus stops outside the ground are suspended one hour before and one hour after a home match.

Services 51, 52 (Morley Line) from Corn Exchange stop D on Vicar Lane
Services 55, 55C from stop City Square stop G on Park Row
Along Beeston Road (10 mins walk from the Co-op, at the top of Wesley Street, Beeston)

Services 65, 75
Along Ring Road Beeston (15 mins walk from the Drysalters pub)

Services 9, 9A
PARK AND RIDE
The Leeds United Park & Ride services run to/from the Temple Green & Stourton Park & Ride sites on home matchdays.

The service is being provided by the partnership between the club and Hunters Coaches is not only assisting our fans in the community, but the whole environment. A further advantage of the service is that it is reducing the lengthy car queues and parking issues around the ground, meaning you can arrive at Elland Road in a relaxed manner and get back to your car after the game in a quicker time.

Sites are operated at Temple Green and Stourton with the service starting two-and-a-half hours before kick-off. Please be aware that tickets cannot be purchased on the day, you must book online in advance of matchday. Key information

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are priced at £6.50 per person or £21 per car (based on four people sharing)
PRE MATCH - The shuttle bus service runs from Temple Green (numbered TG1) and Stourton Park and Ride (numbered ST1) to the Stadium. This service begins two-and-a-half hours prior to kick off. A Leeds United steward will be present in a high vis jacket and will check fans onto the buses ready for departure.
POST MATCH – The shuttle buses will depart immediately after the final whistle on a priority route from the ground, operating on a ‘Fill and Go’ basis. There will be multiple shuttle buses parked behind the North Stand numbered ST1 for Stourton and TG1 for Temple Green. The final shuttle bus will leave Elland Road 25 minutes after the final whistle.
Stourton

Stourton Park and Ride is situated at Junction 7 on the M621 and can be accessed directly from the M621 Motorway, A61 Wakefield Road and A639 Leeds Road to Pontefract Road, catering for trips from the South and South/West of the city
Post code: LS10 1FF
Please note, height restriction barriers are in place. Max height 2.35 metres
Temple Green

Temple Green Park & Ride is situated in the Aire Valley adjacent to the A63 Pontefract Lane with access via junction 45 of the M1
Post code: LS9 0PS
Please note, height restriction barriers are in place. Max height 2.35 metres
PARKING
Leeds City Council currently operate a number of car parks in close proximity to the stadium around Elland Road. The car parking charge is currently £8 per car and payment is by cash only.

Car Park A & B Located adjacent to McDonalds Fullerton Car Park Located off Elland Road behind the West Stand Elland Road Park & Ride Site Located off Elland Road, enter via Bobby Collins Way opposite the Police Station. The site is situated adjacent to the stadium on the A643, just off junction 2 of the M621 motorway.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available for blue badge holders and issued on a first come first served basis. All car parking around the stadium is managed by Leeds City Council.

• North Stand At the rear of the North Stand 150 spaces are available and can be accessed via Bobby Collins Way. (Bobby Collins Way is located just off Elland Road, facing West Yorkshire Police station) Upon entry, supporters will be asked which stand they wish to access, and they will be parked as near as possible to the closest point of entry for their ingress to the stadium. This car park is available for both home and away fans. Leeds United wellbeing officers, who wear high visibility maroon jackets, will be on hand to assist disabled fans into the ground and then assist them back at the end of the game.

• Fullerton Car Park A small number of disabled parking spaces are located in the Fullerton Car Park adjacent to Elland Road.

• Car Parks A & B 60 accessible spaces are available in Car Parks A and B. These car parks are accessed via Elland Road.

• Lowfields Road

17 accessible spaces are available. Lowfields Road is located adjacent to the East Stand.

Coach Parking A designated coach park is available for away supporters and is located in the Fullerton Car Park. Once away supporters have disembarked from the coaches, stewards direct away fans down the away walkway and into the West Stand area located in close proximity to the away turnstiles (entrance 1 & 2 / Howards) and the Away Fan Zone.

Any home supporters travelling to Elland Road by coach are advised to contact the club in advance of match day to arrange coach parking by emailing sloquestions@leedsunited.com

Coach parking charges are £16 for mini coaches and £40 for coaches per vehicle.

All of the above car parks are managed by the Parks & Countryside Service of Leeds City Council, and can be contacted by telephone 0113 395 7400, or alternatively parks@leeds.gov.uk. Car parking charges are subject to change.

ROAD CLOSURES
Post-match road closures are in place around the stadium.

Elland Road is closed 15 minutes prior to the final whistle, and remains closed up until at least 1 hour.

Lowfields Road is closed post-match for vehicular movement. No vehicles will be allowed to move until fans have left this area, this could delay you from 30 minutes, up to an hour after the final whistle.

[Targetman]

Really? wow..
I was in there the last time we played at Elland Road

There were quite a few Burnley fans in there that day.
I was also surprised to hear that it has closed.

[burnmark]

We were another lot that went in the Drysalters. It was a good mixture in there.

Sounds like the 8.22 from Manchester Road might be a bit of a squeeze on Saturday!

[Quickenthetempo]

We were another lot that went in the Drysalters. It was a good mixture in there.

Sounds like the 8.22 from Manchester Road might be a bit of a squeeze on Saturday!

I'm not going but I've seen the 9 22 train mentioned from a few different mates.

[1989_claret]

We always headed to the Drysalters but looks like it’s the away fan zone for a drink before the match.

[claretonthecoast1882]

We were another lot that went in the Drysalters. It was a good mixture in there.

Sounds like the 8.22 from Manchester Road might be a bit of a squeeze on Saturday!

That is the one we are getting but 7.18 from Blackpool North. Least we will be able to grab a seat and a table

[emlu74]

9.22 train and jumping in spoons for one