Friday briefing: Leeds United to expand Elland Road to 53,000 after council approves redevelopment plans
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9 January 2026 - 4:30 AM
Leeds United are set to expand Elland Road’s capacity to 53,000, after the club’s stadium redevelopment project was approved by the Leeds City Council.
Work will start immediately, with major construction slated to take place after the end of the current Premier League season.
Elland Road, which currently has a capacity of around 38,000, has been home to the club since its establishment in 1919.
According to Leeds, the revamped stadium will generate an economic impact of
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