Leeds City
1905–06 season
SecretaryGilbert Gillies
StadiumElland Road
Second Division6th
FA CupThird qualifying round
Highest home attendance22,000 vs Bradford City, Second Division, 30 December 1905
Lowest home attendance2,000 vs Chesterfield, Second Division, 27 February 1906
Average home league attendance9,978
Biggest win11–0 vs Morley, FA Cup, 7 October 1905
Biggest defeat0–4 vs Chelsea, Second Division, 31 March 1906

The 1905–06 season was Leeds City's second season in existence and their first season in the Football League, having competed in the West Yorkshire League during the previous season. Leeds City finished sixth in the Second Division on 43 points. They also took part in the FA Cup, where they were eliminated in the Third Qualifying Round.

Background

Season summary

Competitions

Football League Second Division

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
4 West Bromwich Albion 38 22 8 8 79 36 2.194 52
5 Hull City[lower-alpha 1] 38 19 6 13 67 54 1.241 44
6 Leeds City[lower-alpha 1] 38 17 9 12 59 47 1.255 43
7 Leicester Fosse 38 15 12 11 53 48 1.104 42
8 Grimsby Town 38 15 10 13 46 46 1.000 40
Source:
Notes:
  1. 1 2 New club in the league.

Results

Win Draw Loss
DateOpponentVenueResult[lower-alpha 1]ScorersAttendance
2 September 1905Bradford CityAway0–1—15,000
9 September 1905West Bromwich AlbionHome0–2—6,802
11 September 1905Lincoln CityHome2–2Drain (2)3,000
16 September 1905Leicester FosseAway1–0Singleton5,000
23 September 1905Hull CityHome3–1R. Morris (2), Hargrave13,654
30 September 1905Lincoln CityAway2–1Parnell (pen.), Hargrave3,000
14 October 1905Burslem Port ValeAway0–2—1,500
21 October 1905BarnsleyHome3–2R. Morris, Hargrave, Stacey (o.g.)12,000
11 November 1905Grimsby TownHome3–0Hargrave (2), Stringfellow7,000
13 November 1905Burton UnitedAway1–1Parnell1,500
25 November 1905ChelseaHome0–0—20,000
2 December 1905Gainsborough TrinityAway1–4Watson2,000
9 December 1905Bristol CityHome1–1Morgan15,000
23 December 1905GlossopHome1–0Hargrave9,000
26 December 1905Stockport CountyAway1–2Singleton5,000
30 December 1905Bradford CityHome0–2—22,000
1 January 1906BlackpoolAway3–0R. Morris, Wilson, Singleton3,000
6 January 1906West Bromwich AlbionAway1–2Wilson2,553
15 January 1906Manchester UnitedAway3–0Watson, Wilson, Singleton6,000
20 January 1906Leicester FosseHome4–1Murray (pen.), Drain, Watson, Hargrave8,000
27 January 1906Hull CityAway0–0—10,000
3 February 1906BurnleyHome1–1Watson7,129
10 February 1906ChesterfieldAway2–0R. Morris, Singleton4,000
17 February 1906Burslem Port ValeHome3–1Wilson, Hargrave, Parnell9,000
24 February 1906BarnsleyAway0–3—5,000
27 February 1906ChesterfieldHome3–0Wilson (2), Murray (pen.)2,000
3 March 1906Clapton OrientHome6–1Wilson (4), Hargrave, Parnell8,000
10 March 1906BurnleyAway3–4Wilson (2), Singleton5,000
17 March 1906Grimsby TownAway1–1Murray3,000
24 March 1906Burton UnitedHome2–1Watson, Singleton5,000
29 March 1906Clapton OrientAway0–0—1,000
31 March 1906ChelseaAway0–4—15,000
7 April 1906Gainsborough TrinityHome1–0Hargrave12,000
13 April 1906Stockport CountyHome1–1Lavery10,000
14 April 1906Bristol CityAway0–2—12,000
16 April 1906BlackpoolHome3–0Hargrave (2), Watson10,000
21 April 1906Manchester UnitedHome1–3Lavery10,000
28 April 1906GlossopAway2–1Parnell, Wilson1,500

Source:[1]

FA Cup

Win Draw Loss
RoundDateOpponentVenueResult[lower-alpha 1]ScorersAttendance
First qualifying round7 October 1905MorleyHome11–0Hargrave (4), Watson (2), R. Morris (4), Parnell3,000
Second qualifying round28 October 1905Mexborough TownHome1–1Hargrave4,000
Second qualifying round replay2 November 1905Mexborough TownAway1–1Parnell3,000
Second qualifying round second replay6 November 1905Mexborough TownHome3–1Watson, R. Morris, Hargrave5,000
Third qualifying round22 November 1905Hull CityAway1–1Hargrave3,000
Second qualifying round replay29 November 1905Hull CityHome1–2Parnell7,000

Source:[2]

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

Goalscorers

Notes

  1. 1 2 Leeds United's score written first

References

  1. ↑ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books Sport. pp. 184–185. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 14977257.
  2. ↑ Jarred, Martin; MacDonald, Malcolm (1986). Leeds United : a complete record 1919-1986. Derby: Breedon Books Sport. p. 206. ISBN 0-907969-17-8. OCLC 14977257.
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