On the final game of the opening weekend of the season, Elland Road was buzzing as top flight football finally returned to the Whites famous old home and they witnessed a narrow 1-0 win as a penalty from summer signing Lukas Nmecha ensured Daniel Farke’s side made a positive start to an eagerly anticipated campaign.
The first home games of the season have allowed the Elland Road faithful to get back into the old routine - and there are some very familiar features of matchday at LS11.
Need something to soak up a beer or settle pre-match nerves? It’s got to be Graveley’s.
1. Graveley’s
Need something to soak up a beer or settle pre-match nerves? It’s got to be Graveley’s. | Getty Images
Situated opposite Elland Road, a pre-match pint at The Old Peacock is a must do.
2. The Old Peacock
Situated opposite Elland Road, a pre-match pint at The Old Peacock is a must do. | Google Streetview Photo: Google Streetview
It may just look like an underpass to some, but for Leeds United fans the walk to Elland Road raises hair on the neck ahead of kick off.
3. Walk under the Lowfields Road underpass
It may just look like an underpass to some, but for Leeds United fans the walk to Elland Road raises hair on the neck ahead of kick off. | Google Streetview Photo: Google Streetview
Often covered in scarves, every Leeds an has snapped a photo with Billy Bremner at some time.
4. Get a photo with Billy
Often covered in scarves, every Leeds an has snapped a photo with Billy Bremner at some time. | AFP via Getty Images
The Bremner statue is also home to hundreds of tributes to family members, which some fans pay tribute to every home game.
5. Visit a loved one
The Bremner statue is also home to hundreds of tributes to family members, which some fans pay tribute to every home game. | Getty Images
It’s hard to walk by the West Stand on a match day without admiring the players’ swanky cars.
6. Baulk at player cars
It’s hard to walk by the West Stand on a match day without admiring the players’ swanky cars. | Getty Images