After the disappointment of relegation on the final day of the Premier League last season, Leeds United’s loyal followers are hoping the Whites can return to the head table of English football at the first time of asking.

Despite relegation to the Championship, tickets for Elland Road are still selling like hotcakes and it’s that loyal support, as well as the famous atmosphere at this traditional ground, that could be a major factor in helping the West Yorkshire outfit secure promotion this season.

A Tough Couple Of Years For Leeds Fans

For those thinking of placing a football bet on Leeds winning the Championship title this season, they're priced at 15/2. It's certainly bittersweet to reflect on their previous successes.

Leeds secured some famous wins that season, even winning 2-1 with 10 men at Manchester City, who are currently available at a price of 4/6 in the Premier League 2023/24 winner odds. Unfortunately, the happy days in the top flight were not to last and Leeds supporters saw the departure of Bielsa, before a string of unsuccessful managers at Elland Road.

Whether Leeds’ rivals would like to admit it or not, Elland Road’s atmosphere is unrivaled in the Championship and would surpass many sides playing this season in the Premier League. Manager Daniel Farke has truly tapped into that ferocious atmosphere and Elland Road has become a fortress for the Whites this season.

A Tough Place To Go

While Leeds endured some tough afternoons at Elland Road in the Premier League, the home crowds have had much more to cheer about this season. After their first 29 games in the Championship, Leeds were unbeaten on home soil. In that spell, the Whites played at Elland Road 15 times and went on to win 11 times and draw the other four. Leeds sides have historically struggled to live up to the pressure of playing in front of a huge and expectant crowd at Elland Road, but this season, the players seem to be thriving.

In an age when some grounds have lost that spark of days gone past, Leeds United’s Elland Road seems to be setting the example in the Championship of what a matchday experience can and should be like. It could make all the difference for Leeds as they seek a return to the big time.