The Leeds United Supporters Network would like to express our deep disappointment at the club’s announcement of a new Away Ticket ballot, made without any consultation with our fan organisations. This lack of engagement is unacceptable.

We must also correct the implication that the Supporters Advisory Board (SAB) was consulted on this matter. As SAB members, we confirm unequivocally that there was no discussion about this policy, nor any consultation with us, or any of our groups.

While we support efforts to improve the matchday experience, the claim of prior consultation is misleading and undermines genuine supporter engagement. This was a missed opportunity to collaborate with those who represent and understand the concerns of Leeds United fans.

At a time when football governance is undergoing significant reform—with the introduction of a statutory regulator aimed at ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and supporter involvement—the club’s approach to this decision and its communication falls short of those standards. It is not in the spirit of the incoming regulation, which rightly seeks to place fans at the heart of key decisions affecting the game.

We urge the club’s ownership and leadership to prioritise meaningful and transparent consultation with its supporter base. We remain committed to improving dialogue and to providing informed, constructive feedback on behalf of our members.

Leeds United Supporters Network (LUSN)

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