2019–20 Leeds United F.C. season


The 2019–20 season was Leeds United's tenth consecutive season in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 22 July 2020. Competition was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the decision to suspend the Championship season was made on 13 March. League matches resumed on 20 June, with fixtures to be played until late July.
After spending the season at or near the top of the league table, Leeds were promoted to the Premier League on 17 July when West Bromwich Albion lost 1–2 against Huddersfield Town.
The following day, Leeds were confirmed as league champions after Brentford suffered defeat at Stoke City.

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Loans out

Transfers out

Pre-season

On 17 June 2019, Leeds announced their pre-season programme. A trip to Italy to face Cagliari was also confirmed.

First Team Squad

Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed.

FA Cup

The third round draw was made live on BBC Two from Etihad Stadium, Micah Richards and Tony Adams conducted the draw.

EFL Cup

The first round draw was made on 20 June. The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first round matches.

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

Players with no appearances not included in the list. The plus symbol denotes an appearance as a substitute, hence 2+1 indicates two appearances in the starting XI and one appearance as a substitute.

! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred out during the season

Under 23s: Professional Development League

Results summary

Matches

On Thursday, 1 August 2019, the Professional Development League fixtures were revealed. The league was cancelled following the COVID-19 pandemic.