Where Leeds rank in average Premier League attendance ahead of Elland Road upgrades

According to reports, Leeds United average an attendance of 36,701 across this year's Premier League season.

Leeds set to upgrade iconic Elland Road

Over the past few weeks, Leeds United gave secured planning permission to raise their capacity at Elland Road to 53,000, with it currently just under 38,000.

The project will see major redevelopment work on the North and West Stands, with further updates also planned for the South Stand. Initial works have already begun, with the main construction phase set to start after the 2025/26 season.

The redevelopment will be carried out in stages and is expected to be completed by 2030, allowing the club to remain at Elland Road throughout the process.

The upgrades to the stadium form a wider part of the South Leeds regeneration plan which also aims to improve transport links around the city and to the stadium.

With an estimated cost of £130–£150 million, Leeds are hopeful the expansion will help reduce their season ticket waiting list, which currently exceeds 26,000 supporters.

At the moment, Leeds United rank 12th in the Premier League for average attendance but the upgrades could see the Yorkshire side move rapidly up those rankings over the next few seasons.

In comparison, Manchester United currently lead the way with 73,979, followed by West Ham on 62,453, while Tottenham and Liverpool both sit around the 60,000 mark.

At the bottom end, Bournemouth have the lowest average attendance at 11,172.

FGG says: Redevelopment comes at a good time for Leeds United

Although the project will take several years to complete and is not expected to be finished until 2030, the timing of the redevelopment feels well judged for Leeds United.

There is a chance the side drop into the Championship between now and 2030, but for now they look set to avoid the drop into the second tier with Farke's men sitting 15th in the table with a nine point cushion over the relegation zone.

Exciting times lay ahead for Leeds United.