Leeds’ three-year stay in the Premier League came to an end last month as they embark on a bid to return to the big time at the first time of asking in 2023/24. The club have outlined their intentions ahead of the new season, stating in their press release on relegation that every attempt will be made to earn promotion during this coming campaign.
The Whites are guaranteed to play 23 away fixtures this season, including trips to far-flung, seldom-visited destinations such as Plymouth Argyle’s ironically named Home Park, as well as some more familiar haunts such as Leicester City’s King Power Stadium or Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium.
Based on historical away supporter designations and expected gates at clubs up and down the division this year, here is an educated estimation of the away allocation Leeds will be permitted at all 23 away grounds the team visit in 2023/24.
13. Home Park: 1,500
Just under 17,000 capacity at Plymouth's home ground, which makes a 1,500 allocation seem fairly reasonable given the six-and-a-half hour journey most fans will be making from West Yorkshire. The trip to Home Park follows a midweek jaunt over to Swansea. Leeds are in Devon on February 17. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
14. Deepdale: 5,800
A great away end. An entire stand allocation at Deepdale is expected for the visiting Whites' faithful on Boxing Day. Glad tidings. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill
15. Loftus Road: 3,000
QPR's home ground may be small and boxy but they're generous with their away allocation. 3,000 behind one goal in West London on the penultimate weekend. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Photo: Paul Harding
16. New York Stadium: 2,300
Rotherham United's home turf has been a happy hunting ground for Leeds in the past. Expecting a full house - in the away end, at least - when Leeds go there on November 25. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) Photo: Malcolm Couzens
17. Hillsborough: 3,500
One of the bigger grounds in the second tier and consequently one of the larger away allocations. It's the estimated fourth-biggest away allocation Leeds will get all season when they head south on March 9. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty
18. St. Mary's Stadium: 3,000
32,000 seats at St. Mary's. Leeds will have roughly ten per cent of that on September 30. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little