Leeds United fans who made their way to Elland Road last night weren’t exactly treated to the Premier League classic. The Whites lost 1-0 at home to Sunderland in a game marred by controversy and filled with frustration.
Black Cats midfielder Habib Diarra won it with a second-half penalty but Leeds felt they should have had one spot-kick of their own for a foul on Pascal Struijk. Daniel Farke’s side were also frustrated by the game-management tactics of their injury-ravaged opponents.
Throughout it all, fans inside Elland Road showed their support for Farke’s side while making their feelings towards some decisions very clear. And some travelled from across the globe to get their Leeds fix.
19. LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Leeds United fans show support prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on March 03, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leeds United fans show support ahead of kick-off | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
20. Leeds fans chant ahead of the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on March 3, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Leeds United fans chant ahead of kick-off. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Oli SCARFF
21. Leeds fans celebrate prematurely before Leeds United's Welsh defender #06 Joe Rodon's goal was ruled out following a VAR review during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on March 3, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Leeds United fans celebrate a Joe Rodon goal that would be ruled out for offside. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Oli SCARFF
22. LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Leeds United fans watch on as referee, Stuart Attwell takes a look at the VAR monitor during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on March 03, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leeds United fans watch on during Stuart Attwell's review of Ethan Ampadu's handball. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images