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The day Leeds United moved closer to the Premier League trapdoor

It was the Elland Road defeat which left Leeds United with only maths to cling on to.

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

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