IT’S less than a fortnight to go until the EFL fixture release day on Thursday, June 21, and we’re building up to it by taking a look at all the Championship stadiums Albion will be visiting in the coming season. Next up alphabetically, Leeds United...
Address: Elland Road Stadium, Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 0ES.
Their home since: 1919.
Previous stadiums: (N/A).
Capacity: 37,890.
Record attendance at current stadium: 57,892 (versus Sunderland - 15 March 1967).
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m (115yd x 74yd).
Distance from The Hawthorns: 122 miles.
Parking: There are a number of Leeds City Council controlled car parks near Elland Road, which cost £6 for cars, £12 for mini-buses and £20 for coaches. Due to resident permits, street parking around the ground is extremely restricted.
Nearest train station(s): Leeds station (two miles from the stadium).
Albion’s first visit to Elland Road: 14 February 1925 - Leeds United 0-1 Albion.
Albion’s last visit to Elland Road: 20 January 2007 - Leeds United 2-3 Albion.
Albion’s record at Elland Road: P42, W10, D12, L20.
Did you know…? Leeds United bought Elland Road for the reported sum of £250.