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On This Day – 2nd May

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A look back at what happened on this day 2nd May in the history of Leeds United.

 *On this day in 1992, Gordon Strachan lifted the First Division title for Leeds as they ended their title-winning season with a 1-0 win over Norwich City thanks to a Rod Wallace goal. Leeds finished the season with 82 points, four points above their nearest rivals Manchester United.

**On this day in 2001, Leeds and Valencia battled out a goalless draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Elland Road.

***In 2004, Leeds lost their Premier League status with a 4-1 defeat at Bolton Wanderers. Mark Viduka turned from hero to villain for Leeds. Viduka gave Leeds an early lead but he was then sent off as Leeds were relegated from the Premier League.

 Results

1925       Everton                A             L 0-1       Division 1

1931       Derby County    H             W 3-1    Division 1

1936       Arsenal A             D 2-2      Division 1

1981       Brighton & Hove Albion A             L 0-2       Division 1

1983       Leicester City     H             D 2-2      Division 2

1987       Derby County    A             L 1-2       Division 2

1988       Crystal Palace    H             W 1-0    Division 2

1992*    Norwich City      H             W 1-0    Division 1

1996       Tottenham Hotspur        H             L 1-3       Premiership

2001** Valencia               H             D 0-0      Champions League

2004***               Bolton Wanderers           A             L 1-4       Premiership

2009       Northampton Town        H             W 3-0    League 1

2015 Rotherham United H D 0-0 Championship

Birthdays

1958 David O`Leary (59)

1967 David Rocastle

 

 

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