South Stand

The South Stand at Elland Road, currently named the Norman Hunter South Stand, is one of the four stands of the stadium. It was built in 1974, replacing the previous structure known as the Scratching Shed.

Quick Facts

Location: Elland Road, Leeds

Lore & Background

In the 1920s, the South Stand terrace was covered with a wooden barrel-shaped roof and came to be known as the Scratching Shed. In 1974, the Scratching Shed was dismantled and replaced by the South Stand at a cost of £500,000.

Reader's Guide

The South Stand is located at the south end of Elland Road. It is an all-seated stand, part of the current 37,645 capacity stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the South Stand built?

Construction finished in 1974 following a major league victory for the club. This new structure replaced the Scratching Shed, which had been standing since the early twentieth century.

What were the original facilities inside the stand?

The design included a large paddock for four thousand standing supporters plus sixteen executive boxes. Additionally, there was an upper tier providing seating for another three and a half thousand people.

What was the financial cost of the redevelopment?

The state-of-the-art project required an investment totaling £500,000 to build. This funding allowed the club to move away from older wooden terrace designs.