OPERATIONAL BRIEF: LEEDS
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LAST UPDATED: 04/11 12:00 AM
Leeds is affordable. Pints £4.50-£5.50. Inside Elland Road: £5.00+ (Cashless). Fan Zone serves alcohol.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
5°C | RAIN, PARTIALLY CLOUDY
2.9°C - 7.4°C
LAST UPDATED: 16/02 8:44 AM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN LEEDS
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Elland Road
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Shuttle Bus R2 from Sovereign Street (near station). Walk is 35-40 mins (uphill/busy roads).
Warning: The walk goes through industrial areas and underpasses. Safe in numbers, but Shuttle is easier.
Legendary atmosphere. Away fans in John Charles Stand (West), South-East Corner. Entrance 1 & 2. Capacity ~2,900. Also Upper Shed (South).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Coins (sometimes)
- Solid containers
CRITICAL
Upper Tier view obstructed by pillars. Lower Tier is better. Acoustic is deafening. Cashless stadium.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police cordon leads fans to the away coach park (Fullerton Park).
Exit via the South-East corner turnstiles.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Leeds Bradford (LBA)
Transfer
Bus A1 to City Center (45 mins). Or train from Manchester Airport (MAN) is often easier.
Tip
LBA is often foggy/windy.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Leeds City Center (Aire Park / Bridgewater Place). Avoid Holbeck area (red light district nearby).
RECOMMENDED
City Center offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
The Drysalters
Iconic away pub 10 mins from ground. Or 'Howards' bar at the ground is dedicated to away fans.
POLICE PROFILE
AGGRESSIVE
West Yorkshire Police take no nonsense. Leeds fans are notorious. High risk games (Man Utd, Chelsea) see heavy policing.