Leeds United Football

Leeds United Football

Team Information

Founded 1919
Ground Elland Road
Owner(s) Aser Group Holding
Nickname The Whites, The Peacocks

Leeds United Football News

“Getting ready for what’s coming” - Diego Leon sends message to fans after making Manchester United debut in pre-season friendly vs Leeds “Getting ready for what’s coming” - Diego Leon sends message to fans after making Manchester United debut in pre-season friendly vs Leeds
“Getting ready for what’s coming” - Diego Leon sends message to fans after making Manchester United debut in pre-season friendly vs Leeds
“Man is too good”, “Gonna have a fantastic season” - Manchester United fans thrilled by performance from 20-year-old in draw with Leeds “Man is too good”, “Gonna have a fantastic season” - Manchester United fans thrilled by performance from 20-year-old in draw with Leeds
“Man is too good”, “Gonna have a fantastic season” - Manchester United fans thrilled by performance from 20-year-old in draw with Leeds
“Get out of my club”, “Needs his contract terminated” - Fans rip apart Manchester United star for display in pre-season draw vs Leeds “Get out of my club”, “Needs his contract terminated” - Fans rip apart Manchester United star for display in pre-season draw vs Leeds
“Get out of my club”, “Needs his contract terminated” - Fans rip apart Manchester United star for display in pre-season draw vs Leeds
Manchester United and Leeds players pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season clash in Sweden Manchester United and Leeds players pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season clash in Sweden
Manchester United and Leeds players pay tribute to Diogo Jota before pre-season clash in Sweden
“That’s it. Not big expectations” - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reveals what he’s expecting from Matheus Cunha in pre-season friendly vs Leeds “That’s it. Not big expectations” - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reveals what he’s expecting from Matheus Cunha in pre-season friendly vs Leeds
“That’s it. Not big expectations” - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reveals what he’s expecting from Matheus Cunha in pre-season friendly vs Leeds

Leeds United Football Videos

Leeds United - Reaching new heights. #Premierleague
video poster
3:23
Leeds United - Reaching new heights. #Premierleague
Premier League: Leeds rivalry can easily 'flare up', says Man Utd boss Solskjaer
video poster
0:30
Premier League: Leeds rivalry can easily 'flare up', says Man Utd boss Solskjaer
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa has made me want to be a manager - Adam Forshaw
video poster
0:50
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa has made me want to be a manager - Adam Forshaw

Leeds United Football Bio

Leeds United Football Club, formerly known as Leeds United A.F.C. is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club, formed in 1919, currently plays in England's second division, the EFL Championship. Leeds United was formed following the disbanding of Leeds City F.C. by the Football League. Subsequently, the club took over their Elland Road stadium.

Over the years, Leeds has won three English league titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two Charity/Community Shields and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups. The club also reached the European Cup final in 1975, where they lost out to Bayern Munich. Leeds also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2001. The club were also runners-up at the European Cup Winners Cup final in 1973.

Leeds play in an all-white kit at home and have enjoyed storied rivalries in the past with some of England's biggest clubs. Nicknamed 'The Whites', the club has battled many a time with Manchester United with the rivalry portraying one of the most heated in the country.

Ad

The club is currently managed by Marcelo Bielsa.

Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications