More than 40,000 fans watched the Whites beat Middlesbrough at Elland Road thanks to an Alan Smith goal in the final game of the 2002/03 season. With a UEFA Cup place already assured, the win was worth £440,000 to Leeds, as they climbed one place in the league table to finish fifth. And it kept up their record of not finishing outside the top five in the Premiership for the past four seasons. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
The Elland Road win which earned Leeds United £440,000
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 13th May 2021, 16:30 BST
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It was a win which saw Leeds United leapfrog over a Premiership rival and earn the club £440,000.