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Fans celebrate promotion outside Elland Road, which once more belongs to the club

Doing a Leeds: To the third tier and back in 16 years

When Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004, no one could foresee it taking 16 years to return to the top flight. Here Sean Blackwell details the twists and turns that led Leeds United back to the promised land.

Soccer • 18 Jul 20

Marcelo Bielsa has steered Leeds back to the top flight

Jubilant Leeds toast 'the best manager in the world'

Leeds have begun their celebrations after sealing promotion to the Premier League after 16 years outside the top flight, with huge praise being showered on the man who made it happen - Marcelo Bielsa

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Leeds supporters gather outside Elland Road

Leeds promoted back to Premier League as WBA beaten

Leeds United have been promoted back to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 following WBA's defeat at Huddersfield.

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Leeds have paradise within view after nervy victory

Leeds stand on the brink of automatic promotion after holding on for an unconvincing 1-0 win against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley at Elland Road.

Soccer • 16 Jul 20

'We cannot ignore that the lack of efficiency was the weak point for our team'

Marcelo Bielsa bemoans Leeds' lack of a cutting edge

Marcelo Bielsa was again left explaining Leeds' poor finishing after they missed a string of chances in a 1-1 home draw against Luton.

Soccer • 01 Jul 20

'Crowdies' will remain a feature at Elland Road until the end of the season, but with more intensive screening

Bin Laden appearance at Elland Road a one-off

Leeds have stepped up checks to "ensure there are no more offensive images" after removing a photograph of Osama bin Laden from Elland Road.

Soccer • 24 Jun 20

Marcelo Bielsa's side dominated but couldn't make the breakthrough

Leeds' promotion hopes dealt blow by Cardiff

Championship promotion favourites Leeds suffered a setback on their return to action as they were beaten 2-0 by Cardiff in the Welsh capital.

Soccer • 21 Jun 20

Leeds United sit top of the table with the Sky Bet Championship to resume on 20 June

English football's second tier to resume on 20 June

The Sky Bet Championship is set for a 20 June resumption after the English Football League agreed on a provisional return date.

Soccer • 01 Jun 20

Members of the Barcelona Dublin supporters group

Longing for match days in a post-pandemic world

From Ballybofey to Accrington, Leeds to Barcelona, Irish soccer fans have an insatiable thirst for live games. So how are they coping in the middle of a global pandemic? RTÉ Sport spoke to some fanatics to find out.

Soccer • 31 May 20

Leeds are currently top of the Championship

Cancelling Premier League would be an 'embarrassment'

Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear has claimed it would be a "national embarrassment" if England's top two divisions could not complete their seasons while major leagues across Europe return to action.

Soccer • 22 May 20

Norman Hunter's coffin is carried onto the pitch at Elland Road

Elland Road farewell for late Leeds legend Hunter

Leeds great Norman Hunter was given a poignant send off by his former club on Saturday as his funeral was held following his death from coronavirus.

Soccer • 09 May 20

Leeds Premier League hopes remain up in the air

Leeds chief remains confident of Premier League return

Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear is hopeful his side can achieve Premier League promotion one way or another as uncertainty continues to grip the sporting world.

Soccer • 01 May 20

Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti leaps high to grab the ball from Jack Charlton

On this day: No love lost in 1970 FA Cup final replay

Chelsea won their first FA Cup when they beat Leeds on this day 50 years a go, in a game which has gone down in history for its ferocity.

Soccer • 29 Apr 20

Norman Hunter made 540 appearances for Leeds and won two First Division titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups.

Leeds name Elland Road stand after Norman Hunter

Leeds have announced that the South Stand at Elland Road will be renamed the Norman Hunter South Stand.

Soccer • 23 Apr 20

Hunter (L) in his time as Johnny Giles' assistant at West Brom

On-field competitiveness belied Hunter's warm nature

Although nicknamed 'Bite Yer Legs' and vilified for an on-field punch-up with Francis Lee, Norman Hunter was a popular and generous character away from the pitch.

Soccer • 17 Apr 20

Norman Hunter dies after contracting coronavirus

Leeds United have announced the death of legendary player Norman Hunter at the age of 76.

Soccer • 17 Apr 20

Norman Hunter is a legend at Elland Road

Leeds legend Norman Hunter in hospital with coronavirus

Former England and Leeds defender Norman Hunter is in hospital with the coronavirus.

Soccer • 10 Apr 20

Jock Stein steered Celtic through a glorious era

When Celtic sank Leeds in 'the Battle of Britain'

When George Connelly fired Celtic ahead in the first minute of their European Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Elland Road on April 1, 1970, Bertie Auld was delighted but not surprised.

Soccer • 01 Apr 20

Leeds players, coaches and management have agreed to defer a portion of their wages

Leeds Utd players defer wages to ensure staff are paid

The players, coaching staff and senior management team of Championship leaders Leeds have volunteered a wage deferral for the foreseeable future to ensure all non-football staff can be paid during the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 26 Mar 20

Kiko Casilla was given an eight-match ban after being found to have used racist language towards Charlton forward Jonathan Leko

FA share details behind Kiko Casilla punishment

The FA has revealed its written reasons behind its decision to suspend Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla for racial abuse.

Soccer • 03 Mar 20

Kiko Casilla must attend face-to-face education

Leeds goalkeeper Casilla banned over racist abuse

Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has been given an eight-match ban after he was found to have used racist language towards a Charlton player during a Sky Bet Championship match in September.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

Tyler Walker celebrates after scoring his team's second goal

Forest add further dent to Leeds promotion hopes

Leeds' promotion hopes suffered another blow with a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 08 Feb 20

Reiss Nelson slides home the winning goal for Arsenal

Gunners survive Emirates battle with impressive Leeds

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates on Monday.

Soccer • 06 Jan 20

Substitute Patrick Bamford's header in the second half secured a point for Leeds away to West Brom

Championship review: Top two play out Hawthorns draw

Leeds remain top of the Championship on goal difference after battling hard for a 1-1 draw at second-placed West Brom.

Soccer • 01 Jan 20

Marcelo Bielsa's side won at Kenilworth Road

C'ship wrap: Collins on target but Leeds emerge on top

West Brom and Leeds both left it late as they moved clear of the pack at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 23 Nov 19

Leeds United