Chelsea: Supporter Matchday Information | OneFootball

Leeds United are back in action at Elland Road this evening, as they take on Chelsea in a midweek Premier League clash. Ahead of the match, we want to ensure supporters have all of the relevant information they may need.

Arrival at stadium:

We would urge as many fans as possible to arrive in plenty of time for the game, kick-off is scheduled for 8.15pm with the match being shown live on Sky Sports.

The Home Fan Zone will be open from 6.15pm, with the turnstiles for home supporters opening at 6.45pm. The Away Fan Zone area located at the stadium will open at the earlier time of 5.45pm, and the away stand turnstiles will be open from 6.15pm.

There will be a variety of food and drink offerings available in areas around the ground, with Toffee and Apple Crumble now available for supporters in concourses in all stands. Further information is available online here.

Billy’s Bar will open at 2pm, and all lounges for those with hospitality tickets will be available for entry from 5.15pm.

Download your ticket:

Please ensure you have your Season Ticket or Match Ticket downloaded ahead of the fixture to your Apple or Google Wallet before arriving at Elland Road and ensure your smartphone is fully charged.

A screenshot of your ticket or the email confirming your mobile ticket WILL NOT permit you entry into the stadium on a matchday. You need to download your mobile ticket from the link in your confirmation email. If you have an android phone, please also ensure that your NFC is switched on in your settings.

Matchday activity:

Official Club Partner Red Bull will be providing pre-match entertainment outside the Centenary Pavilion before the game, with some Red Bull Motor Bike performances. Please note some of the Centenary Stones will be covered and protected, for any visiting supporters wishing to see their stone (which may be covered) you will be able to do so after the game.

As always, you can join in with the fun activities and photo opportunities in our Home Fan Zone, so make sure you check those out. Lucas the Kop Cat and our resident Face Painters will also be in attendance, and you can find them in the Family Areas ahead of the 8.15pm kick-off.

Wellbeing Team:

Our team of Wellbeing Officers will be working in each stand to support fans with various health and wellbeing matters at Elland Road for every home game. You can identify them through the light blue bibs they wear and if you need to get hold of a member of the Wellbeing Team for any help, please just ask your nearest steward.

If any supporters would like to use the prayer room, sensory room or quiet room, please contact matchday.safeguarding@leedsunited.com so they can assist and book in a time slot for you, when needed.

Matchday Incident Text Service:

The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards any inappropriate or dangerous behaviour, along with any form of discrimination (language and gestures) or tragedy chanting, and you could be breaking the law.

Forms of discrimination include but are not limited to racism, homophobia, sexism, antisemitism, or any other form of religious or political discrimination.

Following our recent match against Aston Villa, we must remind supporters that anyone attempting to enter the dugout areas or pitch will face serious consequences.

There are tough measures and sanctions in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves fans attempting to enter the pitch, as well as the use of pyros and throwing objects.

To report any incidents during visits to Elland Road, please text LEEDS along with any relevant information around the incident, your name and ticket details to 60006 as soon as you can. You will then receive an automated response which means that your report has been logged and will be looked into.

Travel to Elland Road:

We are asking all supporters to allow as much time as possible when travelling to the stadium, to try and help with traffic delays and congestion.

Please can all supporters also bear in mind when using bus services, cars or taxis to be careful when and where they are getting out of any vehicles. Those who disembark on the M621 and walk down the road are creating dangerous situations, and anyone who is blocking the roundabout, any junctions or pedestrian crossings are causing further problems with congestion.

Please note below the changes to parking prices at all Leeds City Council Car Parks surrounding Elland Road. Payment is by cash only.

The Leeds United Park and Ride service will be in operation in partnership with Hunters Coaches. Sites are operated at Temple Green and Stourton with the service starting two and-a-half hours before kick-off.

Please be aware that ticketscannotbe purchased on the day, you must book in advance. Tickets can be purchased for all home matches, three weeks in advance of the fixture.Click hereto purchase your Park and Ride tickets.

Post-match:

Please note, the top of the John Charles West Stand Car Park will be sterile during away supporter egress. The main gates at the entrance to the John Charles West Stand Car Park on Elland Road will only allow egress for away fans – no home fans will be permitted to exit via the main West Stand gates on Elland Road until all away fans have exited the area after the game.

Age Policy:

We would like to remind supporters that children under the age of two years will not be permitted entry into the ground due to Health and Safety reasons. Ticket holders aged two to 15 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or above and be seated adjacent in the stadium bowl. Unaccompanied children under the age of 16 years will not be admitted into the stadium.

Please always ensure your safety and the safety of others.

For all other matchday information for fixtures at Elland Road, including accessibility, prohibited items and more, please click here.