Leeds relegated from Premier League
It came down to a dramatic final day, three teams fighting for survival but it was Everton who avoided relegation
Last updated 29th May 2023
Leeds United have been relegated from the Premier League.
Defeat to Tottenham Hotspur means a return to the second tier of English football.
Leeds needed to win, and hope that Leicester and Everton lost, but they both managed to win, meaning Everton is the club staying up.
Some fans left the game early, when they knew the battle for survival was slim.
The game ended 1-4 to Tottenham.
A club statement said:
"Everyone connected with Leeds United is deeply disappointed by the club’s relegation back to the Sky Bet Championship, after three seasons in the Premier League.
Relegation is painful, and we apologise to our fanbase that the performances this season have not seen the club consolidate our status as we had all hoped.
However, Leeds United remains in a strong position to build a team that can challenge for promotion from the Championship next season.
We know things have not been good enough, we know we have to improve, but please be assured that behind the scenes we have worked hard to ensure that the past will not be repeated. Our focus is now on how we get straight back to the Premier League.
Thank you for your unwavering support for the players and the badge, our objective is to continue to build the club into the one you deserve."