| 1981–82 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Manny Cussins |
| Manager | Allan Clarke |
| Stadium | Elland Road |
| First Division | 20th (relegated) |
| FA Cup | Fourth round |
| League Cup | Second round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Arthur Graham Frank Worthington (9 each) All: Arthur Graham Frank Worthington (9 each) |
| Highest home attendance | 33,689vsLiverpool (6 February 1982, First Division) |
| Lowest home attendance | 16,385vsCoventry City (16 April 1990, First Division) |
| Average home league attendance | 21,889 |
The1981–82 season wasLeeds United's eighteenth consecutive season in theFootball League First Division, where they were relegated.
For the first half of the campaign, this season appeared to be a carbon-copy of the previous one, with a terrible start followed by an improved run of form that lifted Leeds into mid-table by Christmas. This time, however, Leeds completely imploded after the turn of the year, plunging them right back into relegation trouble. A 2-1 victory over Brighton on the final Saturday meant that Leeds needed to win at fellow strugglersWest Bromwich Albion three days later to stay up and relegate the West Midlands team, but the match ended 2-0 to the home team. While chairman Manny Cussins initially promised that Clarke would be allowed the opportunity to take Leeds straight back up, he later changed his mind and sacked him, instead appointingEddie Gray as player-manager.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Stoke City | 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 44 | 63 | −19 | 44 | |
| 19 | Sunderland | 42 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 38 | 58 | −20 | 44 | |
| 20 | Leeds United(R) | 42 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 39 | 61 | −22 | 42 | Relegation to theSecond Division |
| 21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers(R) | 42 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 63 | −31 | 40 | |
| 22 | Middlesbrough(R) | 42 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 52 | −18 | 39 |
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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