1973–74 Leeds United A.F.C. season

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Leeds United
1973–74 season
ManagerDon Revie
StadiumElland Road
First Division1st
FA CupFifth round
League CupSecond round
UEFA CupThird round
Top goalscorerLeague: Mick Jones (14)
All: Mick Jones (17)
Average home league attendance37,026
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The 1973–74 season was Leeds United's 10th consecutive season in the First Division and the second season in which they won the First Division. Along with the First Division, Leeds United competed in the UEFA Cup and the FA Cup during the 1973–74 season. The season covers the period from 1 July 1973 to 30 June 1974.

Squad[]

[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Scotland SCO David Harvey
— GK Scotland SCO David Stewart
— DF England ENG Norman Hunter
— DF Scotland SCO Gordon McQueen
— DF Scotland SCO Frank Gray
— DF England ENG Trevor Cherry
— DF England ENG Terry Cooper
— DF England ENG Paul Reaney
— DF England ENG Paul Madeley
— DF England ENG Roy Ellam
— DF England ENG Peter Hampton
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF England ENG Nigel Davey
— MF England ENG Mick Bates
— MF Wales WAL Terry Yorath
— MF Scotland SCO Billy Bremner (captain)
— MF Republic of Ireland IRL Johnny Giles
— MF Scotland SCO Eddie Gray
— FW Scotland SCO Peter Lorimer
— FW England ENG Allan Clarke
— FW England ENG Mick Jones
— FW Scotland SCO Joe Jordan
— FW Scotland SCO Gary Liddell

Season summary[]

Having lost in the finals of the Cup Winners Cup and the FA Cup in 1972–73, manager Don Revie considered a move to Everton, but remained with Leeds after the move broke down due to a new law that prevented wage rises to curb inflation.[2] Continuing with what was largely the same squad as during the previous season, he told them his aim was to go unbeaten throughout the season.[2] Leeds started the season well, winning their first 7 league games.[3] This run ended on 22 September when Leeds were held to a 0–0 draw by Manchester United.[4] On 8 October, Leeds were knocked out of the League cup in the Second Round by Ipswich Town.[5] After finding success in the first two rounds of the UEFA Cup, he played weakened teams to allow an early exit from the UEFA Cup, in order to allow his team to focus on the league.[2] Leeds were knocked out in the third round by Vitória FC.[6] At the start of 1974, Leeds were 8 points clear of second placed Liverpool with 19 games remaining and still remaining unbeaten.[7] On 23 February 1974, Leeds lost their first league game, losing 3–2 away to Stoke. Leeds would lose 3 more times in the 1973–74 season, but they won the 1973–74 title going 29 matches unbeaten.[8] This was still a record unbeaten start to a league campaign in the 20th century, and not bettered until Arsenal's 2003–04 campaign. In total Leeds lost just 4 league games and remained in first place for almost the entire campaign. At the end of the season, manager Don Revie left to manage the England national team.[9]

Competitions[]

First Division[]

Main article: 1973–74 Football League § First Division

League table[]

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Leeds United 42 24 14 4 66 31 2.129 62 League Champions, qualified for European Cup 1974–75 First round
2 Liverpool 42 22 13 7 52 31 1.677 57 FA Cup winners, qualified for UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1974–75 First round
3 Derby County 42 17 14 11 52 42 1.238 48 UEFA Cup 1974–75 First round
4 Ipswich Town 42 18 11 13 67 58 1.155 47
5 Stoke City 42 15 16 11 54 42 1.286 46
Source:[citation needed]

Results by matchday[]

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GroundHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHHAHHAAHHHAHAHAHAHA
ResultWWWWWWWDWDDWWWDWDDWWWWDDWDDWWLDDWLLLWDDWWW
Position121111111111111111111111111111111111111111
Source: https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/league-division-one/1974/
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results[]

Win Draw Loss
Date Opponent Venue Result[a] Scorers Attendance
25 August 1973 Everton Home 3–1 Bremner, Giles, Jones 39,325
28 August 1973 Arsenal Away 2–1 Lorimer, Madeley 47,429
1 September 1973 Tottenham Hotspur Away 3–0 Bremner (2), Clarke 42,801
5 September 1973 Wolverhampton Wanderers Home 4–1 Lorimer (2, 1 pen.), Jones, Bremner 39,946
8 September 1973 Birmingham City Home 3–0 Lorimer (3, 1 pen.) 39,736
11 September 1973 Wolverhampton Wanderers Away 2–0 Jones, Clarke 36,980
15 September 1973 Southampton Away 2–1 Clarke (2) 27,770
22 September 1973 Manchester United Home 0–0 — 47,058
29 September 1973 Norwich City Away 1–0 Giles 31,993
6 October 1973 Stoke City Home 1–1 Jones 36,562
13 October 1973 Leicester City Away 2–2 Jones, Bremner 36,978
20 October 1973 Liverpool Home 1–0 Jones 44,911
27 October 1973 Manchester City Away 1–0 Bates 45,346
3 November 1973 West Ham United Home 4–1 Bates, Jones (2), Clarke 36,869
10 November 1973 Burnley Away 0–0 — 37,894
17 October 1973 Coventry City Home 3–0 Clarke, Jordan, Bremner 35,552
24 November 1973 Derby County Away 0–0 — 36,003
1 December 1973 Queens Park Rangers Home 2–2 Bremner, Jones 32,194
8 December 1973 Ipswich Town Away 3–0 Yorath, Jones, Clarke 27,110
15 December 1973 Chelsea Away 2–1 Jordan, Jones 40,768
22 December 1973 Norwich City Home 1–0 Yorath 34,747
26 December 1973 Newcastle United Away 1–0 Madeley 54,474
29 December 1973 Birmingham City Away 1–1 Jordan 50,451
1 January 1974 Tottenham Hotspur Home 1–1 Jones 46,545
12 January 1974 Southampton Home 2–1 Jones, Jordan 35,000
19 January 1974 Everton Away 0–0 — 55,811
2 February 1974 Chelsea Home 1–1 Cherry 41,510
5 February 1974 Arsenal Home 3–1 Simpson (o.g.), Jordan (2) 26,778
9 February 1974 Manchester United Away 2–0 Jones, Jordan 60,025
23 February 1974 Stoke City Away 2–3 Bremner, Clarke 39,598
26 February 1974 Leicester City Home 1–1 Lorimer (pen.) 30,489
2 March 1974 Newcastle United Home 1–1 Clarke 46,611
9 March 1974 Manchester City Home 1–0 Lorimer (pen.) 36,578
16 March 1974 Liverpool Away 0–1 — 56,003
23 March 1974 Burnley Home 1–4 Clarke 39,335
30 March 1974 West Ham United Away 1–3 Clarke 37,480
6 April 1974 Derby County Home 2–0 Lorimer, Bremner 37,838
13 April 1974 Coventry City Away 0–0 — 35,182
15 April 1974 Sheffield United Home 0–0 — 41,140
16 April 1974 Sheffield United Away 2–0 Lorimer (2, 1 pen.) 39,972
20 April 1974 Ipswich Town Home 3–2 Lorimer, Bremner, Clarke 44,015
27 April 1974 Queens Park Rangers Away 1–0 Clarke 35,353

Source:[3][8][10]

FA Cup[]

Main article: 1971–72 FA Cup
Win Draw Loss
Round Date Opponent Venue Result[a] Scorers Attendance
Third round 5 January 1974 Wolverhampton Wanderers Away 1–1 Lorimer (pen.) 38,132
Third round replay 9 January 1974 Wolverhampton Wanderers Home 1–0 Jones 42,747
Fourth round 26 January 1974 Peterborough United Away 4–1 Lorimer, Jordan (2), Yorath 28,000
Fifth round 16 February 1974 Bristol City Away 1���1 Bremner 37,000
Fifth round replay 19 February 1974 Bristol City Home 0–1 — 47,128

Source:[11]

League Cup[]

Main article: 1973–74 Football League Cup
Win Draw Loss
Round Date Opponent Venue Result[a] Scorers Attendance
Second round 8 October 1973 Ipswich Town Away 0–2 — 26,385

Source:[12]

UEFA Cup[]

Win Draw Loss
Round Date Opponent Venue Result[a] Scorers Attendance
First round, first leg 19 September 1973 Strømsgodset Away 1–1 Clarke 16,276
First round, second leg 3 October 1973 Strømsgodset Home 6–1[b] Clarke (2), Jones (2), Gray, Bates 18,711
Second round, first leg 24 October 1973 Hibernian Home 0–0 — 27,145
Second round, second leg 6 November 1973 Hibernian Away 0–0 (a.e.t.)[c] — 36,051
Third round, first leg 28 November 1973 Vitória Home 1–0 Cherry 14,196
Third round, second leg 12 December 1973 Vitória Away 1–3[d] Liddell 14,576

Source:[13]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Leeds United's score written first
  2. ^ Leeds United win 7–2 on aggregate
  3. ^ The score was 0–0 on aggregate; Leeds United won 5–4 on penalties
  4. ^ Leeds United lost 3–2 on aggregate

References[]

  1. ^ "1973-74 season squad". www.11v11.com.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Sutcliffe, Richard. (2010). Revie : revered and reviled. Ilkley: Great Northern. ISBN 9781905080786. OCLC 659245787.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Leeds United match record: League Division One 1974". www.11v11.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Leeds United v Manchester United, 22 September 1973". 11v11.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Ipswich Town v Leeds United, 08 October 1973". 11v11.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  6. ^ UEFA.com. "UEFA Europa League - Setúbal-Leeds". UEFA.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  7. ^ "The Definitive History of Leeds United - 1973/74 - Part 2 - An attack of nerves". www.mightyleeds.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Mighty Leeds - Season 1973/74 - Part 3 - Results, Table and Transfers
  9. ^ "Revie agrees to manage England". The Glasgow Herald. 4 July 1974. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  10. ^ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record, 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 118–119. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 20934819.
  11. ^ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record, 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 153. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 20934819.
  12. ^ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record, 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 159. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 20934819.
  13. ^ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record, 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 173. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 20934819.
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