Leeds United v Fulham: Matchday Info & Terry Yorath Tribute

Key Points

• Leeds United host Fulham in Premier League action at Elland Road on Saturday, 17 January 2026, with kick-off at 3pm.​
• Fans urged to arrive early; Home and Away Fan Zones open from 1pm, turnstiles at 1.30pm.​
• Food and drink available around the ground; Billy’s Bar opens at 9am, hospitality lounges from 12pm.​
• Digital tickets mandatory via Apple or Google Wallet; screenshots or emails invalid; NFC required for Android.​
• Tribute to former player Terry Yorath: minute’s applause pre-kick-off, black armbands for players.
• Matchday entertainment includes roaming bands, magician, Home Fan Zone activities, Lucas the Kop Cat, face painters.​
• Wellbeing Officers in light blue bibs available in each stand; prayer, sensory, quiet rooms bookable via matchday.safeguarding@leedsunited.com.​
• Zero-tolerance for discrimination, pyros, pitch invasions; report incidents by texting LEEDS + details to 60006.​
• Travel advice: plan for congestion; parking cash-only at Leeds City Council car parks (Cars £12, People Carrier/Minibus £24, Coaches £60).​
• Park and Ride from Temple Green/Stourton with Hunters Coaches, book three weeks in advance.​
• Age policy: under 2s not permitted; 2-15s must be with 18+ adult seated adjacent; no unaccompanied under 16s.​
• Ticket sales phased for My Leeds Members, Season Ticket holders; Category A fixture with ballot and exchange options.​
• Fulham away guide confirms digital tickets, travel by car/train/coach/shuttle.​

Elland Road, Leeds (Leeds United Official Website) 16 January 2026 – Leeds United have issued comprehensive matchday guidance for supporters ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday, 17 January 2026, urging fans to arrive early for the 3pm kick-off and prepare digital tickets. The club emphasises safety, accessibility, and entertainment, including a tribute to club legend Terry Yorath, amid zero-tolerance policies for misconduct. This information ensures a smooth experience for both home and away fans.

What Time Should Fans Arrive at Elland Road?

Leeds United strongly advise supporters to arrive in plenty of time for the game, as stated in their official matchday information released on their website. The Home and Away Fan Zone areas will open from 1pm, with turnstiles opening at 1.30pm for both sets of supporters. A variety of food and drink offerings will be available around the ground, including outside the stadium and in all concourses, with further details online. Billy’s Bar will open at 9am, and all lounges for hospitality ticket holders will be accessible from 12pm.​

As reported by the Leeds United communications team on leedsunited.com,

“We would urge as many fans as possible to arrive in plenty of time for the game, kick-off is scheduled for 3pm”.

This early arrival helps mitigate congestion, particularly given travel warnings.​

How Do Fans Download and Use Match Tickets?

Supporters must download their Season Ticket or Match Ticket to their Apple or Google Wallet before arriving at Elland Road, ensuring smartphones are fully charged. A screenshot of the ticket or confirmation email will not permit entry; the mobile ticket must be downloaded from the link in the confirmation email. For Android users, NFC must be switched on in settings, and away supporters including Fulham fans must also use digital tickets.

Leeds United’s ticket information page specifies that fans receive tickets via email with a download link directly to smartphones, part of a sustainability push to reduce paper use. As per the club’s guidance, “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”. Ticket forwarding is available from 9am on Monday, 12 January, for Season Ticket holders and My Leeds Members, provided recipients are linked via ‘My Friends & Family’.

Phased sales include Priority Members from 1pm Tuesday, 30 December, followed by all Members, ballot, exchange, and forwarding. Fulham Supporters Trust notes that all away tickets are digital, urging checks of spam folders for emails from awaytickets@fulhamfc.com.

What Tributes Are Planned for Terry Yorath?

Leeds United will honour former player Terry Yorath with a minute’s applause ahead of kick-off, displaying his photo on the big screen, while players wear black armbands. Yorath, who passed away aged 75, made 199 appearances for Leeds, contributing to the Don Revie era’s successes including the First Division title.

In a statement on leedsunited.com, the club described him as “a club legend,” saying,

“Everyone at Leeds United will cherish the memories of Terry both on and off the field, and we are heartbroken by his loss. He will forever be a club legend”.

BBC Sport reported tributes highlighting Yorath’s role as the first Welsh player in a European Cup final. The matchday programme will be dedicated to him with tributes from current and former players.

What Entertainment Awaits at the Match?

A roaming band will perform outside the East Stand and Centenary Pavilion, with another inside the Pavilion, and a magician will circulate in East Stand lounges and boxes. The Home Fan Zone offers fun activities and photo opportunities, featuring Lucas the Kop Cat and face painters.​

Leeds United’s official announcement states,

“As always, you can join in with all of the fun activities and photo opportunities in our Home Fan Zone, so make sure you check those out”.

These elements enhance the atmosphere for families and fans alike.​

Who Provides Wellbeing Support?

The Wellbeing Team, identifiable by light blue bibs, operates in each stand to assist with health and wellbeing issues; stewards can direct fans. Supporters needing the prayer room, sensory room, or quiet room should email matchday.safeguarding@leedsunited.com for a time slot.​

As outlined by Leeds United,

“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”.

This service underscores the club’s commitment to inclusive matchdays.​

How to Report Matchday Incidents?

Leeds United enforces a zero-tolerance policy against inappropriate or dangerous behaviour, discrimination—including racism, homophobia, sexism, antisemitism—or tragedy chanting, which may constitute breaking the law. Sanctions target pitch invasions, pyros, and thrown objects across English leagues.​

Fans should text “LEEDS” plus incident details, name, and ticket info to 60006 for logging and investigation. The club states,

“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”.​

What Travel Advice Exists for Elland Road?

Supporters must allow extra time for traffic delays and congestion. When using buses, cars, or taxis, avoid disembarking unsafely on the M621 or blocking roundabouts, junctions, or crossings.​

Parking at Leeds City Council car parks requires cash: Cars £12, People Carrier/Minibus £24, Coaches £60. The Park and Ride with Hunters Coaches operates from Temple Green and Stourton, starting 2.5 hours pre-kick-off; advance booking mandatory three weeks ahead. Fulham Supporters Trust details car access via M621 Junction 1, train shuttles from Leeds station (£2.50 return), or club coaches from Motspur Park/Craven Cottage at 7.30am.

Leeds United warn,

“Those who disembark on the M621 and walk down the road are creating dangerous situations”.​

What Is the Age Policy for Entry?

Children under two years cannot enter due to health and safety. Ticket holders aged two to 15 must be accompanied by an 18+ adult seated adjacent; unaccompanied under-16s barred.​

The club reminds,

“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”.

This policy prioritises safety.​

How Were Tickets Sold for This Fixture?

This Category A fixture saw sales via phases: Season Ticket exchange open now, Priority Members 30 December, all Members 31 December, ballot 2-4 January, further exchange 8-9 January, forwarding from 12 January. Online ballots allow up to 10 linked Members, with family area options.​

Leeds United note,

“Members are advised that when purchasing a home match ticket online, the correct price type must be selected based on your age on the day of the match”.

Refunds possible 24 hours pre-kick-off excluding fees