Buy Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League matchday 31 fixture at Elland Road listed for Saturday 10 April 2027 at 15:00 UK time. Broadcast picks are confirmed a few weeks ahead, so the date and kick-off could still move within that weekend. Keep travel plans flexible until the final slot is announced.
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Saturday afternoons at this ground are some of the hardest tickets in English football to find. Leeds United sell out almost every home league game to members, with a season ticket waiting list of around 26,000 and a stadium that holds roughly 37,600. Very few seats ever reach a general sale.
The home record favours the hosts. Leeds have won five of their seven Premier League home games against Forest, including a 3-1 win under the lights in February 2026. Forest's two Premier League wins at Elland Road both came in the 1990s, but a side that reached a European semi-final last season arrives as a serious test.
Leeds won the Championship in 2024/25 and kept their Premier League place in their first season back. Elland Road was central to that survival and supporters now expect home games against established top-flight sides to be winnable. That belief keeps demand high for every fixture, not just the headline visits. A crowd that has seen its side win the last four meetings with Forest here expects a fifth.
Nottingham Forest add their own pull. They reached the semi-finals of the Europa League in 2025/26 before losing to Aston Villa and their supporters travel in numbers for a short trip of about 70 miles up the M1. Forest season cards are sold out with a long waiting list of their own, so many Forest fans are chasing tickets on both sides of this fixture.
This season has already added a twist. The two clubs opened the 2026/27 campaign against each other at the City Ground on 22 August, when Leeds won 1-0. Forest arrive at Elland Road in April looking to settle the season series, which gives the travelling end every reason to fill its allocation.
The visiting allocation is capped at a fraction of what Forest could sell. The Premier League's £30 cap on away tickets runs through 2026/27, which makes the trip affordable for those who qualify and pushes demand from the rest towards resale. Neutrals and Forest fans without loyalty history end up competing with home buyers for the same small pool of seats.
Supply will not ease this season. Planning approval for a 53,000-seat Elland Road came in January 2026, but the rebuilt West Stand is not expected until the end of 2028. Until then, the current capacity is fixed and every league game runs close to full. The plan rebuilds the John Charles West Stand first and then enlarges the Don Revie North Stand, with matches continuing throughout the works.
Timing in the season adds weight. By matchday 31 the race for European places and the fight to stay up are both sharpening and an April Saturday at 15:00 suits supporters travelling from across Yorkshire and the Midlands. If the match stays in that slot, it will not be shown live on UK television, so locals who want to see it have to be inside the ground.
Through the club, realistically no. Leeds sell home tickets in phases: invited priority members go first, then members who attended 11 or more home matches in 2025/26 enter a Home Tracker Ballot with a 50% chance for each game. Any remaining seats go to an online ballot open only to My Leeds members.
That leaves almost nothing for the general public. Even members can miss out for popular fixtures and a membership improves your odds without guaranteeing a seat. Season tickets are a long-term route at best, with most applicants likely to wait for the expanded stadium.
The ballots also work against visitors. Results usually arrive only a few weeks before the match, which leaves anyone booking flights or hotels unsure whether they have a seat until late. A confirmed resale order removes that uncertainty from the start.
Forest supporters buy the away allocation through their own club, where priority goes to season card holders and members with away history. Anyone travelling from Nottingham without that history should look at neutral listings in the East Stand and keep red out of sight in home areas. For a short trip like this one, the away allocation tends to sell out to the most loyal members first.
A verified resale marketplace is the practical alternative. Sellers list seats they can no longer use and you choose by price, stand and number of seats without a membership number or a successful ballot. Groups benefit most, because club ballots allocate tickets individually and can split friends across different stands.
Five factors set the price for this 2026/27 fixture: seat location, overall demand, how close to the match you buy, what is at stake in the table by April and whether you want hospitality. Forest sit in the middle of Leeds' home scale, below the Roses fixture and the big six but well above a promoted visitor. Resale prices sit above face value because so little stock reaches the open market. Forest's European run last season has also widened their following among neutral buyers.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £120 | First-time visitors on a tighter budget | Corner or end positions with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £100 – £160 | Couples and small groups | East or West Stand seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £130 – £220+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Limited supply, held mainly by season ticket holders |
| Premium seating | £180 – £300+ | Comfort-focused buyers | Padded central seats with added services |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £550+ | Clients and special occasions | Lounge access with dining and drinks included |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Resale prices at Elland Road tend to rise in two steps: once the final date and kick-off time are confirmed, then again in the last fortnight as late deciders enter the market. Season ticket holders who cannot attend can return seats through the club's exchange, so the open market rarely softens late on.
A Saturday afternoon slot helps prices hold, while a move to a Friday or Sunday evening for television can thin local demand slightly. Forest's short journey means a large travelling contingent wants to be there either way, which keeps neutral areas busy. Expect the East Stand to be the first longside area to thin out on resale.
Fees and delivery details are shown before payment, so compare the final figure rather than the headline price. A slightly higher listing with confirmed mobile delivery can be the smarter buy than a lower-priced seat with a late courier.
The contrast with the away end is stark. Forest supporters who secure their club's allocation pay no more than £30, while home and neutral seats on the open market start well above that. That gap is exactly why so many visiting fans try their club first and only turn to resale once the allocation is gone.
Elland Road is a traditional four-sided ground with steep stands close to the pitch. It dates back to 1897 and has been Leeds United's home since the club was formed in 1919. Before you pick a block, study the Elland Road seating plan to see how the tiers and stands compare.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Charlton East Stand | Neutral buyers and hospitality guests | Mid to premium | The largest stand, with central views and premium areas |
| John Charles West Stand | Fans wanting a side-on view | Mid | The main stand, with the directors' area and the visiting section at one end |
| Don Revie North Stand | Supporters wanting atmosphere | Lower to mid | Behind the goal and home to some of the loudest home support |
| Norman Hunter South Stand | Value seekers | Lower | Behind the goal, with a lively home crowd |
| Corner sections | Budget-conscious first-timers | Lower | Angled views that still take in the whole pitch |
| Visiting section | Nottingham Forest supporters | Lower to mid | In the West Stand, entered through entrances 1 and 2; allocation sold through Forest |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East Stand, where views are central and the crowd is mixed. The West Stand offers a similar side-on angle, though the visiting section at one end makes it a livelier place to sit. For every other match at the ground this season, the Elland Road tickets listings show upcoming dates in one place.
Colours matter here. Forest shirts and scarves belong in the visiting section only and anyone else is safest in neutral clothing or Leeds white. Stewards on a full matchday are quick to move visiting supporters found in home areas.
Neutrals should expect noise from the first minute. The crowd's rendition of Marching On Together before kick-off is one of the traditions of the ground and the Don Revie Stand behind the goal sets the tone for the rest of the stadium.
The stand names tell the club's story. Each one honours a figure from Leeds United's great side of the 1960s and 1970s, from the manager who built it to the centre-half, the forward and the defender who defined it. Sitting in any of them puts you inside one of the most tradition-heavy grounds in the country.
Some older parts of the ground have supporting pillars and tighter legroom, so read the listing notes for restricted views. Expansion preparations around the West Stand may also change some walking routes on matchday. If legroom matters, the East Stand, opened in 1993 and the newest part of the ground, is the safer choice.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge access | Pairs and small client groups | Padded seat with pre-match food and drinks |
| Lounge dining package | Corporate guests and celebrations | Sit-down dining before kick-off |
| Pavilion package | Larger groups and social occasions | Spacious dining with matchday entertainment in the Centenary Pavilion |
| Private box | Companies and private parties | Private space with catering and a dedicated view of the pitch |
Hospitality at Elland Road ranges from padded seats with lounge access to private boxes, with the Centenary Pavilion beside the stadium among the larger dining spaces. Single-match packages depend on what is not already sold on season contracts, so the most central lounges go early. For a 15:00 kick-off, a lounge package also settles lunch. As a rule of thumb, premium seats suit pairs, dining packages suit groups and boxes suit anyone hosting guests.
A resale hospitality listing should state exactly which lounge and seat area is included. Hospitality is often the most reliable way for a group to sit together, because lounge packages are sold for set group sizes while standard blocks of four are hard to find. Lounges sit in home areas, so Forest supporters who choose a package should dress neutrally. Confirm whether parking is included, as some packages bundle it in.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The app or account you need, when the transfer arrives and that your phone can run it |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file arrives before matchday and displays clearly on your phone or prints cleanly |
| Paper ticket by courier | A delivery address where you will be in the week of the match |
| Collection in Leeds | The meeting point, the time window and the name the tickets are held under |
Home tickets at Elland Road are mobile tickets and resale delivery follows the format the seller holds. Read the listing notes before you buy so you know what to expect and when it arrives. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask and charge your phone fully if you are entering on a mobile ticket.
Leeds station is around 35 to 40 minutes' walk from the stadium and matchday shuttle buses run from the city centre. Park and Ride sites at Temple Green and Stourton suit anyone driving in and turnstiles typically open 90 minutes before kick-off. The ground sits beside the M621, so drivers can reach it quickly but should expect queues on the slip roads before and after the match.
Allow at least an hour from the final whistle to the station on a busy Saturday. Forest supporters heading back down the M1 should expect slow traffic around the ground for the first half hour after the match.
Bag searches are routine at the turnstiles, so travel light and leave large bags at your hotel. Arriving early also gives you time to take in the statues outside the ground and the pre-match build-up along Elland Road itself.
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Choose your stand
Filter by area, from the East Stand to the ends behind each goal and compare prices side by side.
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Select how many seats you need and look for listings that guarantee seats together if you are travelling as a group.
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Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to follow your purchase from confirmation to delivery, then head to Elland Road with your phone charged and ID ready.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, which remove any risk of courier delays and can be delivered wherever you are staying. If you are travelling as a group, filter for seats together rather than buying singles and hoping they sit side by side. Leeds Bradford Airport links to the city by bus, while Manchester Airport has direct trains to Leeds in around an hour and a half. For buyers flying in from the Gulf, Manchester usually offers the widest choice of direct flights.
Premier League dates can move once broadcasters choose their games and a Saturday listing can become a Friday or Sunday. Book refundable accommodation until the time is confirmed, as hotels fill quickly once it is. A hotel in Leeds city centre keeps the matchday journey simple, with shuttle buses and a walk of under 40 minutes to the ground. Supporters following both clubs can also look at matches at the City Ground, where Forest play beside the Trent before their own stadium rebuild begins.
Premier League meetings at Elland Road began in the competition's first season. Forest won 4-1 in December 1992 during a campaign that ended in relegation and after their return they won again at the ground on Easter Monday 1996. Since then the record has belonged to Leeds, who have won all four meetings here. Those early years of the Premier League saw both clubs still carrying reputations built in the 1970s, when each had been among the strongest sides in Europe.
Leeds won 2-0 in October 1996 and 3-1 in April 1999, both in seasons that ended with Forest going down, while a record crowd for the fixture of 39,645 watched the 1999 game. The modern chapter has been just as one-sided at this ground: a 2-1 win in April 2023 during a tense relegation fight, then a 3-1 Friday-night win in February 2026. The 2023 win came in a run-in that ended with Leeds relegated and Forest staying up.
What makes this fixture distinctive is the pairing of two clubs with European Cup final history, from the north and the Midlands, separated by a short motorway trip. Both grounds are on the verge of major expansion, both sets of supporters are known for their noise and Forest have not won a Premier League game at Elland Road since 1996. An April Saturday gives the visitors a chance to end that wait. For the home crowd, it is a chance to make it five in a row at Elland Road and complete a league double after the August win at the City Ground.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at Elland Road with Leeds United as hosts, from the competition's first season in 1992/93 to the most recent game in February 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 |
| Leeds United wins | 5 |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Leeds United goals | 13 |
| Nottingham Forest goals | 10 |
| Biggest Leeds United win | 3-1 (3 Apr 1999 and 6 Feb 2026); also 2-0 (12 Oct 1996) |
| Biggest Nottingham Forest win | 1-4 (5 Dec 1992) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 5 Dec 1992 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 6 Feb 2026 |
Source: totals calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced against football-data.co.uk, fussballdaten.de and Sky Sports match records.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 3-1 |
| 04 Apr 2023 | 2-1 |
| 03 Apr 1999 | 3-1 |
| 12 Oct 1996 | 2-0 |
| 08 Apr 1996 | 1-3 |
| 26 Nov 1994 | 1-0 |
| 05 Dec 1992 | 1-4 |
Source: scores shown with Leeds United's goals first, verified across football-data.co.uk, fussballdaten.de and Sky Sports match records.
Visiting supporters are placed at one end of the John Charles West Stand, entered through entrances 1 and 2. Forest colours should not be worn in any home section.
Most buyers do well soon after the kick-off time is confirmed, when fresh listings arrive. Prices usually firm up again in the final fortnight.
Delivery depends on the listing and mobile tickets are often transferred in the final days before kick-off. Your order confirmation states the expected delivery window.
Yes, if you choose a listing marked as seats together for your full quantity. Groups of four or more should buy early or consider a hospitality package.
Most packages combine a padded seat with pre-match food and drinks in a lounge. Private boxes add dedicated service and space for a group.
Sources: Leeds United official home ticket policy and club match reports, Nottingham Forest ticketing information, Premier League fixture information, football-data.co.uk results archive, fussballdaten.de, Sky Sports, The Stadium Business and Football Ground Guide.