Saints travel to one of the most hostile grounds in the country.

I know that Im going to get plenty of stick from Leeds supporters, but in 31 years since I first visited the place, I have never found it a hospitable place.

 Maybe it has changed, but I remain unconvinced.

Getting There & Parking

Follow the Motorway M1 and then onto the M621. You will pass the ground on your left and then you need to take the next exit from the motorway and turn left onto the A6110 ring road. Take the next left onto Elland Road for the ground. Just as you go under a railway bridge there are entrances on either side to a couple of very large car parks (�5). 

A good tip for Elland Road is to park in Car Park A, they normally put away fans coaches there.

By Train

Leeds train station is around a 35 minute walk from the station. Probably best to either take a taxi or one of the shuttle buses, that run from just outside the station to the ground. The shuttle buses cost �2.50 return. As you come out of the station main entrance, cross the road and take the stairs down to the street below. Turn right and cross the road and you will see the double-decker buses lined up. The first bus in the queue also sells the tickets for all the other buses. The buses drop off and pick up at the corner of the North and East stands. It's best to get a return ticket as then you don't have to queue up after the match to get a ticket back to the station, you just walk straight onto the bus'.

Drinking & Eating

The Peacock Pub has now apparently been bought by the Supporters Trust and isnt open to away fans, and there are few pubs near the ground that are suitable for visiting supporters, in fact some of them can be very intimidating.

Those going by train are advised to take a walk away from the station and find a pub in the City Centre.

Those going by car should perhaps consider stopping en route, although drink is usually served in the away section.

In General 
Leeds fans will claim that their supporters only now really get lairy when they play Man Utd or local Derbies, however Saints supporters should still excercise extreme caution around the ground, especially after the game, it isnt advisable to wear colours in any pubs nor en route to the game from the train station etc, as certain pubs may be lets say volatile.

However as in most cases if you keep a low profile then you should be fine. 

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