When Did Leeds Last Play At Wembley?

Leeds finished the following season in fourth place in League One and qualified for the play-offs, where they lost in the semi-finals to Millwall.
2008 Football League One play-off Final.

Doncaster Rovers celebrate being promoted to the EFL Championship at Wembley Stadium
Doncaster Rovers Leeds United 1 0
Date 25 May 2008
Venue Wembley Stadium, London

How long were Leeds out of the Premier League?

16-year
In 2010, Leeds United were promoted back into the Championship. Ten years later, in 2020, the club were promoted back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.

When was the last time Leeds won a title?

1992
They were also finalists in the European Cup Winners Cup in 1973 and the European Cup in 1975. Their most recent honour was winning the league title in 1992, the last before the foundation of the Premier League.

What date did Leeds win the FA Cup?

6th of May 1972
On the 6th of May 1972 Leeds United were crowned FA Cup winners at Wembley Stadium following a 1-0 win over holders Arsenal, thanks to an Allan Clarke goal in the 53rd minute.

When did Leeds return to Premier League?

The Yorkshire club will end a 16-year absence from the top flight in 2020/21 after West Brom’s loss at Huddersfield. Leeds United have ensured automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2020/21 season following a 16-year absence.

What is Leeds United’s biggest loss?

Record defeats

  • Overall: 1–8 v Stoke City, Div.
  • League: 1–8 v Stoke City, Div.
  • FA Cup: 2–7 v Middlesbrough, Rd.3, 2nd leg, 9 January 1946.
  • League Cup: 0–7 v Arsenal, Rd.2, Sept 4 1979 & 0–7 v West Ham United, Rd.3, 7 November 1966.
  • League Trophy: 2–4 v Rotherham United, Area 2nd Round, 8 October 2008.

Who are Leeds biggest rivals?

The rivalry between Leeds United and Millwall is a bitter North-South divide rivalry in English football. The rivalry began in League One during the 2007–08 season, with the disorder and violent clashes between both sets of fans and the police at Elland Road.

Is Leeds United Catholic or Protestant?

Football is intrinsically linked to the world of religion and politics. However, Leeds United have never had any strong ties to the Catholic church, bar having several Irish legends and Italian owners.

Are Leeds a big club?

So, Leeds have the 13th biggest stadium, they are ranked 13th for all-time honours and the Ultimate League puts them as the 12th biggest club in England.
Social media followers on FB, Instagram & Twitter.

Club Total followers
Leeds 744,486

What is Leeds United Biggest win?

Record League win: 8-0 v Leicester City, Division One, April 7, 1934. Record European win: 10-0 v Lyn Oslo, European Cup 1st rd 1st leg September 17, 1969. Record League defeat: 1-8 v Stoke City, Division One, August 27, 1934.

When did Leeds last play in Europe?

Their most recent European campaign to date was in the 2002–03 season, where they competed in the UEFA Cup and reached the third round.

How many times have Leeds won in London?

Leeds have won away in London for the first time in 17 games in all competitions, with the previous occasion being a 3-1 win at QPR in December 2017.

Who is Leeds United best player ever?

1. Billy Bremner. “King Billy” Bremner is undoubtedly the greatest Leeds United player of all time. He appeared 771 times for the club from 1959 to 1976 and scored 115 goals.

Why did Leeds fans get stabbed?

Turkish accounts of the events stated that Leeds fans had been taunting people from local bars, which led to the Turkish police being called in to stop fights from breaking out.

Why did Leeds change to white?

Anyway, after blue and yellow (still worn by Leeds United’s ladies football team) an all-white outfit came with the arrival of Don Revie in 1962 in an attempt to encourage players and fans to believe that the club could be as successful as Real Madrid. Ten years later the blue and gold revived as trim colours.

Was Leeds in the Premier League last season?

When were Leeds last in the Premier League? Leeds were last in the top-flight in the 2003/04 season. That year the club, managed by Peter Reid and then Eddie Gray, won just eight of their 38 league games to go down. Their relegation came just three years after reaching the Champions League semi-finals.

Who is United’s biggest rival?

Manchester United’s biggest rivals are Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal. Manchester United is currently the club with the highest number of English Premier League titles and one of the biggest brands in the sports world.

Which team has united beaten the most?

Manchester United have won 85 of their league matches against Aston Villa, the most Manchester United have won against any club. Manchester United have drawn more matches with Manchester City than with any other club; out of the 162 league matches between the two teams, 51 have finished without a winner.

Who are Leeds Uniteds rivals?

Leeds United and Huddersfield Town

Teams Leeds United Huddersfield Town
First meeting 27 September 1924 (Leeds United 1–1 Huddersfield Town)
Latest meeting 7 March 2020 (Leeds United 2–0 Huddersfield Town)
Stadiums Elland Road Kirklees Stadium
Statistics

What Leeds is famous for?

One of the most famous cities in the UK, Leeds is known for its historical moments and its economic vibrancy. It excels in areas such as music, sports, arts, and politics.

What are Leeds hooligans called?

The Service Crew
The Service Crew are one of the most notorious hooligan firms in the history of English football.