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LUFC On This Day – May 18th

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A look back at what happened on this day May 18th in the history of Leeds United.

Results

1963 Swansea Town H W 5-0 Division 2
1982* West Bromwich Albion A L 0-2 Division 1

*On this day in 1982, Leeds were on the brink of relegation from the top-flight of English football after suffering a 2-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

The win for West Brom ensured their own safety. Two days later, West Brom lost 3-0 at Stoke City, allowing Stoke to jump above Leeds in the table and putting Leeds into the final relegation place.


Birthdays
1977 Danny Mills (40)

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