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Leeds United: the history

The short, factual Leeds United story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history as of the 2026/27 season.

3League titles
1FA Cups
1League Cups
0European Cups
1919Founded

The beginning

Leeds United were founded in 1919. Formed in 1919 after Leeds City were disbanded by the FA. Fans know the club as the Whites.

Honours

As of the 2026/27 season the trophy cabinet holds 3 top-flight league titles, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, plus 2 Inter-Cities Fairs Cups (1968, 1971).

The ground

Leeds United play at Elland Road, their home since 1897. Planning a visit? The Elland Road guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.

Ownership

As of the 2026/27 season, Leeds United are owned by 49ers Enterprises (majority), with Red Bull as minority investor.

A record worth knowing

Elland Road's record attendance is 57,892, set against Sunderland in an FA Cup fifth-round replay in March 1967.

Leeds United today