The 1976–77 season was Leeds United's thirteenth consecutive season in the Football League First Division.

Season summary Leeds United's league form was inconsistent and they could only muster fifteen league wins all season. Their start was poor with one win in their first nine games. They recovered a little through the autumn but continued to struggle for goals. Leeds though faded away and finished in 10th, their lowest finish since 1964.

On a more positive note, Leeds went on a brilliant FA Cup run they beat Norwich City, Birmingham City, Manchester City and Wolves to reach the semi-finals, where they were drawn with Manchester United. They conceded two early goals at Hillsborough and even after Allan Clarke pulled a goal back, Leeds could not recover.

There was an inconsolable feeling about the club as the season drew to a close. The crowd of 16,891 who watched Leeds draw 1–1 with West Ham United on 26 April at Elland Road was the lowest since the club's return to the First Division, bearing testimony to the depression felt by the Leeds fans.

Competitions Football League First Division

League table

Matches WinDrawLoss DateOpponentVenueResultLeeds United's score written firstScorersAttendance West Bromwich AlbionHome2–2Clarke, Harris40,248 Birmingham CityAway0–0—35,399 Coventry CityAway2–4Currie, F. Gray18,227 Derby CountyHome2–0Cherry, E. Gray33,352 Tottenham HotspurAway0–1—35,525 Newcastle UnitedHome2–2Harris, McNiven35,089 MiddlesbroughAway0–1—25,000 Manchester UnitedHome0–2—44,512 West Ham UnitedAway3–1Harris, Lorimer, E. Gray21,909 Norwich CityAway2–1E. Gray, F. Gray25,217 LiverpoolHome1–1McNiven44,696 ArsenalHome2–1Cherry, Jordan33,566 EvertonAway2–0Jordan, McQueen32,618 Stoke CityHome1–1Lorimer29,199 Ipswich TownAway1–1McQueen30,096 Leicester CityHome2–2Lorimer, McNiven29,713 Aston VillaHome1–3McNiven31,232 Manchester CityHome0–2—48,708 SunderlandAway1–0Jordan26,999 ArsenalAway1–1Clarke44,090 West Bromwich AlbionAway2–1McQueen, E. Gray25,958 Birmingham CityHome1–0McQueen22,805 Coventry CityHome1–2Jordan26,058 Derby CountyAway1–0Jordan28,350 Tottenham HotspurHome2–0Clarke, Jordan16,201 Newcastle UnitedAway0–3—31,995 MiddlesbroughHome2–1McQueen (2)32,152 Queens Park RangersAway0–0—20,386 Manchester UnitedAway0–1—60,612 Norwich CityHome3–2Jordan, Reaney, Hampton18,700 LiverpoolAway1–3McQueen48,791 Manchester CityAway1–2Jordan47,727 SunderlandHome1–1Cherry32,966 Stoke CityAway1–2Jordan17,960 Ipswich TownHome2–1McGhie, Clarke (pen)28,578 West Ham UnitedHome1–1Jordan16,891 Bristol CityHome2–0Thomas, E. Gray21,461 EvertonHome0–0—22,175 Aston VillaAway1–2McNiven38,205 Bristol CityAway0–1—23,587 Queens Park RangersHome0–1—22,226 Leicester CityAway1–0F. Gray13,642 Source:

FA Cup

WinDrawLoss RoundDateOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceNorwich CityHome5–2Clarke, Jordan, Reaney, Hampton, McQueen28,130Birmingham CityAway2–1Clarke, Jordan38,000Manchester CityHome1–0Cherry47,731Wolverhampton WanderersAway1–0E. Gray50,000Manchester UnitedNeutral1–2Clarke55,000 Source:

League Cup

WinDrawLoss RoundDateOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceSecond round1 September 1976 Stoke CityAway1–2Currie22,550 Source:

Squad

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