Leeds United A.F.C. facts for kids
Full name | Leeds United Association Football Club |
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Founded | 1919 |
Ground | Elland Road |
Capacity | 37000 |
League | League Championship |
2014/15 | Championship, 15th |
Leeds United A.F.C. are an English Association football club in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They play their home matches at a stadium called Elland Road. The club has spent much of its time since it was founded in the top division of English football.
History
Leeds United was established in 1919, having previously been known as Leeds City.
Leeds United won the League Cup in 1968
Leeds United won the FA Cup in 1972
League position
Season | League | Position |
2000/01 | Premier League | 4th |
2001/02 | Premier League | 5th |
2002/03 | Premier League | 15th |
2003/04 | Premier League | 19th |
2004/05 | League Championship | 14th |
2005/06 | League Championship | 5th |
2006/07 | League Championship | 24th |
2007/08 | League Championship | 5th |
2008/09 | Premier League | 4th |
2009/10 | League One | 2nd |
Former position
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Rivalries
Leeds United currently holds rivalries with Manchester United FC, Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Hull City FC, and other clubs that could be considered as rivals are Manchester City FC, Sheffield United FC, Sheffield Wednesday FC, Doncaster Rovers, Millwall FC and Barnsley FC.
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See also
In Spanish: Leeds United Football Club para niños
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