Leeds United Supporters Network attended a briefing held by the Greater Manchester Police force for the up-and-coming away fixture of Manchester United v Leeds United on Wednesday, 8th February 2023.

The briefing was attended by personnel from Leeds United, Manchester United and various Supporters Groups.

There will be approx. 25 Leeds United coaches are heading to Old Trafford. There will be no initial rendezvous point for coaches, who are free to make their way to the stadium. Coaches will be parked in the E2 car park opposite the away end of the stadium.

Those supporters travelling by train or within Manchester city centre are advised to use the Metro Link using the Altrincham Line and alight at Old Trafford.

Those fans driving private vehicles are asked to be cautious when looking for parking as numerous fraudulent car parks are running on match days around the Trafford area.

There are no away pubs in and around the stadium for away fans. A venue (see link) that will be available for Leeds fans in Manchester City Centre to drink pre-match; https://thebierkeller.com/manchester/

Drinking alcohol on the streets of Manchester is not permitted and will result in this being confiscated.

Supporters are recommended to enter the stadium early to take advantage of the various drinks and food outlets on the concourses.

Stadium turnstiles will open at 6 pm, and alcohol will be served pre-match and again at half-time. Bottled beer will cost £3 each, but each customer will only be allowed purchase two bottles per visit.

There will be a high presence of Police visible to all fans to ensure the safety of all Supporters attending the game.

There will be a ticket check cordon before supporters can approach the turnstiles.

Those who wish to meet others to collect tickets are advised to meet them before approaching the turnstiles. GMP recommends the best location in the away coach car park next to the Bag Drop Porta-cabin, near the pedestrian exit.

Pyrotechnics are not permitted within any stadium, and Supporters should expect to be searched before entry to the turnstiles.

Supporters should expect a Police presence on the concourses. They are there only to support the stewards if required in managing any poor behaviours from Supporters.

There is a zero-no-smoking or vaping policy within the stadium for home and away supporters, and those violating this will be ejected.

The vast majority of the away section is now safe standing, except for those tickets in section E233.

Manchester United stewards and Police will be briefed on the sensitivities of offensive chanting and insignias (Flags). They will take action against any supporters seeking to cause harm or offence to others.

There is no planned hold back after the game unless there is an imminent risk of disorder.

Leeds United Supporters Network would like to emphasise to all our Supporters to enjoy the match and travel safely. This is a much-awaited fixture by both sets of Supporters, and please keep poor behaviour from spoiling what should be a great evening of football.