Leeds United ultimately fell to a rare defeat under the Elland Road lights against title-chasing Manchester City - but not for the want of trying from the team or the club’s brilliant fans.
United’s amazing recent record in evening fixtures at LS11 has been well documented yet captain Ethan Ampadu admitted beforehand that his team faced arguably their toughest test yet against Pep Guardiola’s second-placed visitors.
Leeds, though, were roared on by the usual magnificent support who created another cauldron of noise which was matched by the team’s efforts in creating a host of early chances to go ahead.
To the despair of United’s fans, Daniel Farke’s Whites were unable to make any of them count and Antoine Semenyo’s strike in first-half stoppage time ultimately gave City a 1-0 success.
But the Elland Road faithful stayed with their team right until the full-time whistle and beyond as a crowd of 36,838 packed into the club’s famous home.
Here, via YEP photographer Steve Riding plus Getty Images and PA, are 32 brilliant photos of the club’s fans before, during and after the 1-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Andreas and Miriam Jacob, Natalie and Dietrich Braum from Paderborn, Nr. Dortmund
1. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Andreas and Miriam Jacob, Natalie and Dietrich Braum from Paderborn, Nr. Dortmund | National World Resell
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Luke and Sofia Donaghy with children Sofia and Freddie from Sheffield
2. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Luke and Sofia Donaghy with children Sofia and Freddie from Sheffield | National World Resell
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Dave and Chris Stephenson with Oscar Keys , eight and Jasper Stephenson, seven of Harrogate
3. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Dave and Chris Stephenson with Oscar Keys , eight and Jasper Stephenson, seven of Harrogate | National World Resell
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Leeds United supporters who all travelled from various cities of America
4. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Leeds United supporters who all travelled from various cities of America | National World Resell
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Swedish supporters Filiop, Emma and Larry Ormehof
5. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Swedish supporters Filiop, Emma and Larry Ormehof | National World Resell
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding
Danny Turpin, of Leeds Paul Johnson and Lucas Hirst
6. Leeds United fans v Man City
Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Premier League sat 28-02-2026 pic Steve Riding Danny Turpin, of Leeds Paul Johnson and Lucas Hirst | National World Resell