Marching On Together Since 1919
The Complete Leeds United Archive
Every match, every player, every season โ from the founding in 1919 to today. The most comprehensive database of Leeds United history on the internet: over 4,800 competitive matches, 900+ player profiles with career summaries, and a full season-by-season record stretching back over a century.
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SeasonDivisionPWPtsPosHonours
2025โ26
Premier League
38134614th
FA Cup SF
2024โ25
Championship
4628911st
๐ Champions
2023โ24
Championship
4621733rd
Play-off final L
2022โ23
Premier League
38113819th
Relegated
2021โ22
Premier League
3893817th
2020โ21
Premier League
3818599th
2019โ20
Championship
4628931st
๐ Champions
2000โ01
Premier League
3820684th
UEFA CL SF
1991โ92
Division One
4222821st
๐ Champions
1973โ74
Division One
4224621st
๐ Champions
1968โ69
Division One
4227671st
๐ Champions
View all 107 seasons โ
2022โ23
Premier League
38113819th
Relegated
2021โ22
Premier League
3893817th
2020โ21
Premier League
3818599th
2019โ20
Championship
4628931st
๐ Champions
2000โ01
Premier League
3820684th
UEFA CL SF
1991โ92
Division One
4222821st
๐ Champions
1973โ74
Division One
4224621st
๐ Champions
1968โ69
Division One
4227671st
๐ Champions
View all 107 seasons โ
John Charles
1948โ1957 ยท 1962
297 apps ยท 153 goals
Forward
Billy Bremner
1959โ1976
587 apps ยท 115 goals
Midfielder
Norman Hunter
1960โ1976
540 apps ยท 18 goals
Defender
Peter Lorimer
1962โ1979 ยท 1983โ85
705 apps ยท 238 goals
Midfielder
Gordon Strachan
1989โ1995
245 apps ยท 45 goals
Midfielder
Gary Sprake
1960โ1973
506 apps
Goalkeeper
Lucas Radebe
1994โ2005
257 apps ยท 2 goals
Defender
Eddie Gray
1965โ1983
579 apps ยท 68 goals
Winger
Mark Viduka
2000โ2004
128 apps ยท 72 goals
Forward
Gary McAllister
1990โ1996
295 apps ยท 45 goals
Midfielder
Allan Clarke
1969โ1978
366 apps ยท 151 goals
Forward
View all 900+ players โ
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1919Founded
Leeds United AFC formed following the dissolution of Leeds City FC after an FA investigation. The new club joined the Football League Second Division and took up residence at Elland Road.
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1956John Charles
John Charles scores 42 league goals in a single season โ a club record that stands to this day. The "Gentle Giant" is widely regarded as the greatest player ever to wear a Leeds shirt.
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1961Revie era begins
Don Revie takes charge as player-manager of a club close to relegation to Division Three. Within a decade, he transforms Leeds into one of the most feared sides in European football.
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1968โ74Glory years
Two First Division titles, FA Cup, League Cup & two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups define the Revie era. Bremner, Hunter, Lorimer, Gray and Clarke become legends etched in Yorkshire folklore.
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1992Last title
Leeds are crowned First Division champions โ the final title before the Premier League era. Howard Wilkinson's side, marshalled by Gordon Strachan, deny Manchester United the title on the final day.
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2000โ02European peak
UEFA Champions League semi-final under David O'Leary. A young squad featuring Bowyer, Keane, Ferdinand, Smith and Viduka captivated Europe before financial ruin brought the club crashing down.
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2007โ10League One
Leeds endure their darkest years, dropping to the third tier for the first time in the club's history following administration, a 15-point deduction, and years of boardroom turmoil.
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2018โ20Bielsa era
Marcelo Bielsa arrives and transforms the club. Two near-misses in the Championship play-offs give way to a dominant 2019โ20 campaign, culminating in promotion as champions with 93 points.
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2020Return
Leeds United return to the Premier League after 16 years. Bielsa's high-energy, relentless pressing style earns global admiration and the team finish a remarkable 9th in their comeback season.
Read the full club history โ
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