MobbleOpen in Mobble ⇢
Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-29 · via The Athletic

Leeds races to finish Elland Road stand expansion before Brentford match

Image via The Athletic
Image via The Athletic

Leeds United began redeveloping the John Charles Stand immediately after last season, aiming to increase capacity to 53,000. The club kept the stand open during construction, using temporary facilities like a hospitality marquee. A tour revealed efforts to maintain fan comfort and safety during the work.

EXPANDED:

Construction on the John Charles Stand began immediately after Leeds’ final home match in May, with the

Expanded detail and Context are AI-generated analysis; the linked article remains the authoritative source.
Read the full article at The Athletic →
Related stories
El Paso Locomotive Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Loudoun · Soccer
This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Behind the scenes as Leeds' Elland Road rebuild ramps up.” Browse more stories.