Leeds United’s history is defined by a relatively short but incredibly successful period, where the club established itself as one of the strongest sides in England and a serious competitor in Europe. Rather than stretching across decades of sporadic wins, much of Leeds’ major success is concentrated into a golden era—making their honours list both concise and significant.
This independently created artwork pays homage to all the trophies won in Leeds’ illustrious history
League Titles
Leeds United have been crowned champions of England three times:
- 1968–69
- 1973–74
- 1991–92
The club’s most dominant period under Don Revie saw the emergence of the first two titles. The 1991–92 title under Howard Wilkinson stands out as the last First Division before English football transitioned into the Premier League era.
FA Cup
- 1971–72
Leeds secured the FA Cup with a memorable 1-0 victory over Arsenal, famously remembered as “Clarke, 1-0”. This triumph added a major domestic cup to their league success during one of the club’s strongest periods.
League Cup
- 1967–68
This marked Leeds United’s first major trophy, setting the tone for what would follow in the years immediately after.
FA Charity Shield
- 1969
- 1992
While often viewed differently to other major honours, these wins still reflect Leeds competing at the very top level of English football during their peak years.
European Success – Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
- 1967–68
- 1970–71
Before the UEFA Cup (now Europa League), the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was one of the main European competitions. Leeds winning it twice highlights their strength beyond domestic football, competing and succeeding against top sides across Europe.
The Context Behind the Success
A large proportion of these honours came under Don Revie, whose tenure transformed Leeds United into a disciplined, competitive, and highly effective team. Without going into depth, it’s enough to say that this period established the foundation for nearly all of the club’s major achievements.
For those wanting a bit more information on the impact Revie had at Leeds, I've written a blog post about it here
What stands out is not just the number of trophies, but how closely grouped they are. Leeds weren’t a team that won occasionally—they were consistently competing at the top across multiple competitions for several years.
Why These Honours Still Matter
For supporters, these achievements represent more than just silverware. They define the identity of Leeds United as a club capable of competing with—and beating—the very best.
Even today, these years are the benchmark. They’re the reference point for what success looks like at Leeds United, and why expectations around the club remain high.
A Visual Tribute
Self-created artwork that pays homage to one of the giants of English football, prints available here
The artwork created alongside this piece is a simple visual representation of these honours and the years they were achieved—nothing more, nothing less. It’s designed to reflect the information above in a clear and structured format.
Disclaimer: This artwork is independently created by myself who is a passionate fan and is not official or affiliated with Leeds United Football Club in any way.