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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor

Leeds plan to redevelop Elland Road into 53,000-seater stadium

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Plans to modernise Elland Road will be welcome news for the 26,000 people on the club’s season ticket waiting list. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters

Leeds have announced plans to modernise Elland Road and increase the capacity from 37,645 to 53,000 as they aim to transform it into one of Europe’s leading arenas. It is in line to become England’s seventh-largest club ground.

Although wonderfully atmospheric, the Championship team’s longstanding home has become increasingly tired and is to be given what Leeds describe as a reimagining and enhancement.

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