Leeds United have introduced plans to increase their Elland Highway stadium to carry 53,000 followers.
The modifications will make it the seventh-largest membership stadium within the nation whereas protecting Leeds on the floor they’ve referred to as dwelling since 1919.
Elland Highway at the moment has a capability of 37,645 seats however Leeds have outgrown the stadium. Each dwelling match for the final six years has been bought out and the membership have 26,000 followers on the season ticket ready listing.
Leeds regained possession of the stadium earlier this 12 months, putting Elland Highway again into its management for the primary time in 20 years. It had been within the possession of people or non-public entities related to the membership since 2004.
United’s house owners, 49ers Enterprises, oversaw the development of the $1.3billion, 68,500 capability Levi’s Stadium which is the house of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise.
Leeds plan for a phased method to development to minimise the lack of seats throughout the construct. They’re additionally working with acoustic consultants to make sure Elland Highway maintains its environment as extra normal admission seating is added to the bottom.
Leeds have bought out each dwelling match for six seasons (Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside through Getty Pictures)
Paraag Marathe, the Leeds chairman and president of 49ers Enterprises, mentioned: “We recognise how necessary Elland Highway is to the Leeds United followers and the broader group. The chance to refresh a century-old stadium, coupled with the legacy of Leeds United, is unprecedented.
“Our plans reinforce our dedication to the long-term success of the membership and I’m excited that we’re going to have the ability to welcome 1000’s extra supporters to each sport, in a stadium that retains the distinctive environment of Elland Highway. We sit up for sharing our plans with supporters and the area people for his or her enter.”
Elland Highway’s present capability makes it the twentieth largest sports activities stadium in the UK, with its present plans for growth transferring it as much as twelfth within the standings — above Newcastle United’s St James’ Park (52,305) and placing it on a par with Manchester Metropolis’s Etihad Stadium (53,400).
Wembley Stadium’s 90,000 capability stays the most important sports activities stadium within the UK, whereas three primarily rugby union stadiums — the Allianz Enviornment (Twickenham), the Principality Stadium and Murrayfield — are within the high 5, with Manchester United’s Outdated Trafford (74,310) in third place and the most important soccer membership stadium.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,850), West Ham United’s London Stadium (62,500), Liverpool’s lately expanded Anfield (61,500) and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium (60,704) full the highest 5 English membership stadiums, with Elland Highway’s plans seeing it develop into the most important English stadium internet hosting a membership exterior the Premier League.
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Leeds reclaim full possession of Elland Highway
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