Away-day planner

Elland Road, Leeds

Everything an away end needs at Elland Road — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Sat 20 Feb

15:00 · v Villa

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: Premier League fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Elland Road

Capacity 37,792

Away end

John Charles Stand (south-west corner)

Up to 2,670 — varies by fixture

Travel

Leeds

30–40 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Leeds v Villa

Saturday 20 February 2027 · 15:00 · Elland Road

Kick-off 15:00
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Leeds v Villa: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Elland Road

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Leeds

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Best pubs in Leeds

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Elland Road in Leeds
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Getting there

  • Leeds station — Main city station, around 30 minutes' walk to the ground or a short bus down Elland Road.
  • Bus 4, 12, 51 — Frequent services run from the city centre close to the ground on matchdays.
  • Driving — M621 J2 or J3 lead straight to Elland Road; official car parks fill early but clear reasonably well after the match.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Old Peacock — The famous pub directly outside the ground, always packed with home and away fans before kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Elland Road chip vans — A row of stalls outside the ground serving the traditional pre-match pie and chips. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Leeds city centre — For a longer pre-match, the Corn Exchange and Call Lane areas are 30 minutes away by foot or a short bus ride. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Royal Armouries Museum

Free national museum on the waterfront, a short walk from the city centre.

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Leeds Kirkgate Market

One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, a short walk from the station.

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Elland Road stadium tour

Behind-the-scenes look at the ground on non-matchdays, popular with visiting fans making a day of it.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Peacock Annexe

    A quieter overspill bar next to the famous pub, less packed on big matchdays.

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  • Holbeck Urban Village

    Regenerated industrial quarter between the station and the ground with independent bars away from the main routes.

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  • Tommy Wass, Beeston

    A proper local's pub a short walk south of the ground, rarely visited by away fans.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Leeds; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Elland Road is a considerable walk from the city centre — factor this in, especially in poor weather.

Ground note · unverified

Yorkshire derbies see heavy policing and tightly managed away routes; check for specific instructions before travelling.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Leeds

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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