Portsmouth were the visitors in late April 2004 with the Whites needing to claim three points to have any chance of Premier League survival. But a 2-1 defeat in front of 39,273 fans all but condemned the mighty Whites to relegation. These photos showcase the heartache felt by everyone who watched these 90 minutes of frustration and disappointment which ultimately led to the club's slide back to Division One after 14 years of top-flight football. READ MORE: The day Leeds United fans and a city celebrated winning the First Division title in 1992 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Leeds made a combative start to the match. Simon Johnson, stepping in for the suspended Mark Viduka, opened up a chance to make the pressure count after six minutes. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
2. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Yakubu celebrates scoring after just nine minutes. He was was left unmarked to gratefully nod home Steve Stone's cross beyond Paul Robinson. | Getty Photo: Getty
3. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Things got worse for Leeds after the restart thanks to some more rash defending. Michael Duberry was saved the embarrassment of scoring an own-goal when his clearance inched past the post. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Matty Taylor's resulting corner found Yakubu whose goalbound header was spilled by Paul Robinson and LuaLua pounced to head home on the line after 51 minutes | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
5. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Nerves were on show as substitute Nicky Barmby sent a chipped shot wide before James Milner skied an effort from the edge of the 18-yard box. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
A penalty from captain Ian Harte gave Eddie Gray's side hope and a frantic 10 minutes followed as the Whites went in search of the equaliser. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme