Leeds are one of the biggest clubs in the English system, and their attendances over the years prove that. 

With one of the most historic grounds in Elland Road, Leeds is a tough place for any team to go to, and they have made it a fortress over the years. 

More seats were added around 15 years ago, allowing Elland Road to hold over 40,000, but due to security, segregation and extra boxes, this is rarely achievable, with the capacity now reduced.

High attendances were registered in the golden era under Don Revie, but since then after multiple relegations, Leeds have rarely got 40,000+ through the gates.

Here, we look at their top three attendances in the last few decades… 

Leeds v Newcastle, December 2001  

40,287 people were at Elland Road for a Christmas cracker in 2001, as Leeds and Newcastle played out a seven goal thriller in a 4-3 win for the away side.

It proved, although early in the season, to be the separating point between the two clubs at the end of the season, as Newcastle pipped Leeds to 4th and the final Champions League spot.

The Whites had to settle for 5th and a place in the UEFA Cup.

Leeds v Manchester United, October 2003 

40,153 was the figure through the gates in October 2003 for this fierce rivalry, which turned out to be the last (to this date) in the Premier League. 

A Roy Keane goal was enough to give the away side the win, in what was the start of a run of five straight losses, putting Leeds in a relegation battle that they ultimately lost. 

Leeds v Man United, April 1999

40,255 filled Elland Road for a classic clash against Manchester United on 1999, which was a big game in the 1999 Premier League title race, that United eventually won.

Leeds halted their progress though with this 1-1 draw, with a goal from Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink.