6 February 1971 · First Division · Elland Road
Leeds United 0–1 Liverpool: an early lead, a long defence
Liverpool had beaten Arsenal. Seven days later, they beat the league leaders too.
Liverpool history · Opposition
Leeds United
Liverpool against Leeds United, across the years.
Through the seasons
1972–73
2 articles
Explore 1972–73 30 September 1972 · First Division · Elland Road
Leeds United 1–2 Liverpool: Phil Boersma completes the comeback
Liverpool came from behind at Elland Road to remain top of the First Division. Phil Boersma supplied the winning goal, having already helped create the equaliser.
23 April 1973 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 2–0 Leeds United: Cormack and Keegan put the title within reach
Second-half goals from Peter Cormack and Kevin Keegan ended Leeds United's title hopes and left Liverpool needing one more point to be certain of the championship.
1974–75
1 article
Explore 1974–75 10 August 1974 · Charity Shield · Wembley
Liverpool 1–1 Leeds United: a Wembley Shield decided on penalties
Liverpool won the first Wembley Charity Shield 6–5 on penalties after Phil Boersma and Trevor Cherry scored. The occasion was overshadowed by the dismissals of Kevin Keegan and Billy Bremner.
1975–76
1 article
Explore 1975–76 26 August 1975 · First Division · Elland Road
Leeds United 0–3 Liverpool: Callaghan's late double settles Elland Road
Ray Kennedy put Liverpool ahead before Ian Callaghan scored twice in the closing minutes, securing their first away victory of the new league season.
1976–77
1 article
Explore 1976–77 2 April 1977 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 3–1 Leeds United: Fairclough makes his mark from the start
David Fairclough won a penalty and headed Liverpool's second goal as a 3–1 victory over Leeds strengthened the league title challenge.
1978–79
1 article
Explore 1978–79 17 May 1979 · First Division · Elland Road
Leeds United 0–3 Liverpool: champions finish on 68 points
David Johnson scored twice at Elland Road as Liverpool completed their league season with 30 wins, 68 points and only 16 goals conceded.