Leeds' pre-season friendly against Glentoran in Belfast later this month has created "interest beyond expectation", according to the Irish League champions.

The Whites have not played in Northern Ireland since 1982 and a big following is expected for the clash at The Oval on Saturday, July 18, with Leeds fans to be housed in the away end.

A Glentoran spokesman said: "The reason for this is that the interest created by the fixture has been beyond expectation and that for ease of crowd management, Leeds fans will be housed within the Railway stand/City terrace."

Leeds will arrive in Ireland in time for the first match of their mini-tour against Shelbourne in Dublin on Tuesday, July 14.