{"id":782139,"date":"2026-02-22T19:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/782139\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T19:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:26:30","slug":"ethan-ampadu-sends-message-to-leeds-united-fans-who-packed-out-villa-park-away-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/782139\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethan Ampadu sends message to Leeds United fans who packed out Villa Park away end"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-Insets-2026-02-22T143054.281-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ethan Ampadu applauding supporters\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 20%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Imago<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1754495122981.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Scott Mason\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Sun 22 February 2026 15:10, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United\u2019s captain Ethan Ampadu has singled out the travelling fans who made their way to Villa Park on Saturday, issuing them a message.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It looked set to be a great day out for the packed-out Villa Park away end, where <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds<\/a> fans were moments away from witnessing a three-pointer on the road.<\/p>\n<p>However, heartbreak struck due to Tammy Abraham\u2019s 88th-minute equaliser.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/ethan-ampadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ampadu<\/a> has admitted to feeling \u201cfrustrated\u201d with the outcome of the 1-1 draw but has also praised the travelling supporters for their performance in the stands.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to Instagram on Sunday afternoon, the Wales international took the time to mention the \u201camazing travelling support\u201d who were in full voice in Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ethan-Ampadu-Instagram-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ethan Ampadu instagram message to supporters\" class=\"wp-image-224407\" \/>Credit: Breaking MediaLeeds\u2019 home form no coincidence thanks to supporters<\/p>\n<p>Leeds will feel disappointed they were unable to come away from Villa Park with all three points.<\/p>\n<p>Anton Stach\u2019s sublime free kick had put the Whites into the lead before Tammy Abraham dealt a devastating blow with just two minutes left on the clock.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it was another crucial point towards surviving relegation, and the Whites remain just seven behind the 38 tally <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/daniel-farke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Farke<\/a> has been targeting.<\/p>\n<p>While Ampadu highlights the performance of those travelling fans, it also brings into light how crucial they have been when at <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elland Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leeds-Premier-League-record-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Leeds Premier League record after 27 games.\" class=\"wp-image-224316\" \/>Credit: Imago<\/p>\n<p>Leeds have one of the strongest and loudest fanbases in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that their home record has been quite good this season.<\/p>\n<p>Coming to Elland Road against a crowd that is in top form is an intimidating prospect, and many sides have struggled to cope with it.<\/p>\n<p>In 13 Premier League matches in LS11, Farke has only lost on three occasions this campaign, with those losses coming against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>How did Ampadu perform against Aston Villa?<\/p>\n<p>Ampadu, like the supporters in the stands, was quite active at Villa Park with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofascore.com\/football\/player\/ethan-ampadu\/847097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sofascore<\/a> detailing his defensive shift for Leeds.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li>Five clearances<\/li>\n<li>Two interceptions<\/li>\n<li>Nine recoveries<\/li>\n<li>80% duel success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The versatile midfielder, who can also play in defence, was given a 7.6 match rating, with only Stach (8.2) being rated higher.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it was another good shift from Ampadu, who has been a crucial player in Leeds\u2019 quest for survival this season.<\/p>\n<p>If the Welshman and the supporters can keep their performances, then survival could be confirmed sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>For more in-depth coverage on Leeds, fans can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/tag\/leeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football Insider<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/jamie-redknapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Imago Sun 22 February 2026 15:10, UK Leeds United\u2019s captain Ethan Ampadu has singled out the 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