Leeds United F.C.
Leeds United Full name Leeds United Football Club Nickname(s) The Whites United The Peacocks Short name LUFC Founded 17 October 1919 ; 99 years ago ( 17 October 1919 ) Ground Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds Capacity 37,890 [1] Coordinates 53°46′40″N 1°34′20″W / 53.77778°N 1.57222°W / 53.77778; -1.57222 Coordinates: 53°46′40″N 1°34′20″W / 53.77778°N 1.57222°W / 53.77778; -1.57222 Owner Aser Group Holding (90%) 49ers Enterprises (10%) [2] Chairman Andrea Radrizzani Head coach Marcelo Bielsa League Championship 2017–18 Championship, 13th of 24 Website Club website Home colours Away colours Third colours Current season Leeds United Football Club (formerly Leeds United A.F.C. ) is a professional association football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club was formed in 1919 following the disbanding of Leeds City F.C. by the Football League and took over their Elland Road stadium. They play in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system