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Leeds United F.C.

Leeds United F.C.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Leeds United F.C. is an English professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Founded in 1919, the club plays its home matches at Elland Road and is commonly known as "the Whites." Leeds United has won several major domestic and European honours, including league titles and the FA Cup.

History

Leeds United was established in 1919 after the earlier club Leeds City. It became one of the notable clubs in English football and has spent much of its history in the top tiers of the English league system.

Stadium

The club plays at Elland Road in Leeds. Published sources list the stadium capacity at 37,792, though some sources give slightly different figures.

Honours

Leeds United’s honours include three league championship titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two Charity Shields, and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.

Club identity

The team is commonly known as "the Whites" and is identified with Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club’s official and statistical listings consistently place it in English professional football.

Key facts

  • Leeds United was founded in 1919.
  • The club’s home stadium is Elland Road.
  • Leeds United is nicknamed "The Whites."
  • The club has won the English league championship three times.
  • Its other major honours include the FA Cup, League Cup, Charity Shield, and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

Frequently asked questions

What is Leeds United F.C.?
Leeds United F.C. is an English professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
When was Leeds United founded?
Leeds United was founded in 1919.
Where does Leeds United play its home matches?
Leeds United plays at Elland Road in Leeds.
What is Leeds United’s nickname?
The club is commonly known as "The Whites."
What major trophies has Leeds United won?
Its major honours include three league championships, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two Charity Shields, and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_United_F.C.
    Supports: Club honours, including league championships, FA Cup, League Cup, Charity Shield, and Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.
  2. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1524
    Supports: Club nickname, ground, capacity, manager, and year formed.
  3. Soccer Wiki — https://en.soccerwiki.org/squad.php?clubid=40
    Supports: Year founded, stadium, location, nickname, and league listing.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/clubs/2/leeds-united/overview
    Supports: Club establishment year and home ground listing.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Leeds
    Supports: Context on Leeds City as the earlier professional club in Leeds and Leeds United’s place in the city’s football history.
  6. Soccerway — https://uk.soccerway.com/team/leeds/tUxUbLR2/
    Supports: Stadium name and capacity.
  7. Wikipedia (Slovak) — https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_United_A.F.C.
    Supports: Major honours, including league titles and FA Cup.