Leeds United’s iconic anthem Marching on Together is one of the best, if not the best club songs in English football.
Daniel Farke’s successes at Leeds in the Premier League have been largely forged on our performances at home. Elland Road remains a formidable stadium for Leeds, with United unbeaten in home games since March.
What makes Elland Road so special compared to most other grounds is the atmosphere. It provides an intimidating backdrop for Premier League clashes.
Danny Mills drops bold Leeds United, Liverpool claim on club anthems MOT and YNWA
So many clubs have seen their matchday experiences become over-sanitised to the point where authentic atmospheres are few and far between.
The Whites’ promotion in 2025 was a welcome boost to the neutrals’ clamour for more gritty Premier League stadiums. Leeds’ ongoing performance at Elland Road – especially under the lights – has been a key strength.
Former Leeds defender Danny Mills believes that a core part of Leeds’ matchday atmosphere is Marching on Together. So much so that he says this club anthem tops any other in English football. That includes Liverpool’s iconic You’ll Never Walk Alone.
“Marching on Together is special; it’s so passionate and loud,” Mills told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds.
“People can argue for Liverpool’s ‘YNWA’ but that’s only sang before the game, ‘MOT’ is incredible with 30,000 at Elland Road screaming at the top of their voices.”
Leeds United need to continue leaning into Elland Road brilliance as season wares on
It’s very clear that if Leeds want to consolidate as a mid-table team in the Premier League, Elland Road form is going to be absolutely vital.
Farke’s record away from home is not a pretty sight. So, getting wins on the board in front of that “special” Elland Road crowd, as Mills outlines, is hugely important.
In the long run, if Farke wants to establish himself as capable of taking us to Europe, he needs to address his away form.
That being said, you can’t knock his work to make Elland Road such a fortress in the Premier League. The atmosphere has really benefited from this change in approach from the German. He’s now looking to make us one of the most intense sides in the league. To do that, you need to take advantage of one of the most intense crowds too.
Elland Road expansion update: South Stand rail-seating implemented as Leeds United plan for upgrades
The West Stand expansion is continuing towards a hopeful 2028 completion, taking us halfway through this huge Elland Road overhaul.
In the meantime, there’s been some attention paid to our little old South Stand. Against Spurs, it was the first time that rail seating (safe standing) had been brought in for the upper tier and parts of the lower tier.
Our next home fixture comes at the end of November against Frank Lampard’s Coventry City. By that time, the club confirm that the rest of the Norman Hunter Stand will have these rail seats in place for fans to get used to.
“Whilst maintaining the need for seating throughout games, the rails will allow fans to stand comfortably during ‘key moments’ such as goals and offer a safer experience for supporters,” LUFC’s official update read.
“Supporters are assured that rails will not impact your line of vision, nor will it in any way restrict access to your seat. The design is to enable fans to stand safely at key moments in the game, then revert to using your seat at other times.”
As a season ticket holder in this stand: good luck getting fans to ‘revert to using your seat at other times’. Everyone stands up all the time!
