How Leeds United's new look Elland Road will compare to likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham

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Leeds United's plans to increase capacity at Elland Road will come as welcome news to the vast amount of Whites' supporters on the 26,000 strong waiting list for season tickets.

Owners, 49ers Enterprises, have unveiled plans for a major redevelopment at Elland Road, which will see the ground become one of the biggest grounds in the country. The current capacity stands at 37,645, but the plans will see around 53,000 seats making Elland Road the seventh largest club stadium in the country as per current capacities.

The plans will bring Elland Road in line with UEFA Category 4 status, ranking it among the elite in European stadia. Earlier this year, the ownership of the stadium was transferred back to the club, giving Leeds full control of the ground for the first time since 2004, with plans now in the works for its long-term future.

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The club has sold out every home game for last six years and work will focus on increasing capacity in the North and West Stands and will be delivered in phases to maintain as much seating as possible during construction.

Excluding Wembley Stadium and using grounds that are home to domestic clubs who play week in, week out, Leeds will have one of the biggest grounds in the country after the redevelopment is complete.

The top ten club stadiums across England:

  1. Manchester United - Old Trafford - 74,879

  2. Tottenham Hotspur - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 62,850

  3. West Ham United - London Stadium - 62,500

  4. Liverpool Fc - Anfield - 60,725

  5. Arsenal - Emirates Stadium 60,705

  6. Man City - Etihad Stadium - 55,017

  7. Leeds United - Elland Road - 53,000

  8. Newcastle United - St. James' Park - 52,338

  9. Sunderland - Stadium of Light - 48,707

  10. Aston Villa - Villa Park - 42,682