Leeds are unbeaten at home since 10 September, a run spanning six games.
Leeds United striker Chris Wood has hailed the vocal nature of the club’s supporters, and told the club’s official website that the large capacity of Elland Road helps the team.
The Whites have the fourth-largest stadium in the Championship when operating at full capacity, and are averaging not far off 25,000 every home game this season.
Home advantage can be overstated, but for Leeds it has clearly had an impact so far this term as they have a better record when playing in front of their own fans.
They have won 11 of their 20 Championship points at Elland Road, but have tasted defeat at home just twice, in contrast to their four losses away from home.
Wood’s side are unbeaten on home turf in six games since 10 September, and Wood has hailed the positive impact that the club’s supporters have on the players and team.
The New Zealander told the club’s website: “It is huge when you play in front of a big crowd, it makes it so much better. It is lovely walking out in front of the supporters, we get nearly 30,000 at league matches and if that keeps on growing it will be unbelievable.
“Everybody knows Elland Road is a very difficult to come and play if everybody is behind the team. I have played at Elland Road as an away player and it is really tough when you have the crowd supporting Leeds like they do.
“It adds an extra element, we are on a nice run at home and we want to keep that going, the fans have a huge part to play in that as well.”
Leeds emerged victorious at home once more on Wednesday night, winning on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra-time against Norwich City in the EFL Cup.
They will not have home advantage in the quarter-final stage unfortunately, as they travel to Anfield to take on Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool.
They do play in front of their own fans once again on Saturday, however, as they host Burton Albion.
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