Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Leeds United:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 41 | 18.18% | 28.98% |
| League | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 18.75% | 31.25% |
| National Cup Competitions | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16.67% | 22.92% |
Other matches between sides representing Swindon Town and Leeds United:
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 03 APR 2010 | 
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
W3 - 0 | B. Paynter 2, C. Austin | 27,881 |
| EFL | 26 JAN 2010 |
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
W3 - 0 | C. Austin, B. Paynter 2 (1 pen) | 14,508 |
| FAC | 07 JAN 1922 | 
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
W2 - 1 | H. Fleming 2 | ~16,000 |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREM | 07 MAY 1994 | 
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
L0 - 5 | - | 17,228 |
| EFL | 23 SEP 1989 |
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
L0 - 4 | - | 21,694 |
| FAC | 23 JAN 1971 | 
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
L0 - 4 | - | 36,985 |
| LC | 21 SEP 2004 |
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
L0 - 1 | - | 18,476 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAC | 23 JAN 1971 |
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
L0 - 4 | - | 36,985 |
| FAC | 21 FEB 1970 |
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
L0 - 2 | - | 27,500 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 21 NOV 1987 |
Leeds United (Away)
Leeds United (A)
|
L2 - 4 | B. Barnes 2 | 15,457 |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Leeds United:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Colin CALDERWOOD | 7 |
| Fraser DIGBY | 7 |
| Jon GITTENS | 6 |
| Dave HOCKADAY | 6 |
| Billy PAYNTER | 6 |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Leeds United:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy PAYNTER | 4 |
| Bill ATKINS | 2 |
| Harold FLEMING | 2 |
| Charlie AUSTIN | 2 |
| Bobby BARNES | 2 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Leeds United (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Jon-Paul McGOVERN | 40.0% |
| Jon GITTENS | 33.3% |
| Billy PAYNTER | 33.3% |
| Colin CALDERWOOD | 28.6% |
| Fraser DIGBY | 28.6% |
Most appearances for Leeds United against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| David BATTY | 7 |
| Mervyn DAY | 7 |
| Jermaine BECKFORD | 6 |
| Jonny HOWSON | 5 (+1) |
| Ian BAIRD | 5 |
Most goals scored for Leeds United against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jermaine BECKFORD | 5 |
| Allan CLARKE | 3 |
| Brian DEANE | 3 |
| Mick JONES | 3 |
| Gordon STRACHAN | 3 |
Highest success % for Leeds United against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Ian BAIRD | 80.0% |
| David RENNIE | 80.0% |
| Mervyn DAY | 71.4% |
| Jermaine BECKFORD | 66.7% |
| Jonny HOWSON | 66.7% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Video Footage
All available video footage for Swindon Town's matches against Leeds United:
Newspaper Reports
All available media reports for Swindon Town's matches against Leeds United:
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TOWN STILL UNBEATEN AFTER SEVEN GAMESFootball League Division Two
Leeds United (0) 0
Swindon Town (0) 0
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ATKINS SHAKES THE LEADERSFootball League Division Two
Swindon Town (2) 2
Leeds United (1) 2
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SWINDON'S CUP HOPES VANISH AT LEEDSFootball Association Challenge Cup
Leeds United (2) 4
Swindon Town (0) 0
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CLARKE POUNCES AND TOWN TAKE CUP K.O.Football Association Challenge Cup
Swindon Town (0) 0
Leeds United (2) 2
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Leeds United:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 JUN 1923 | George MASON | IN | |
| 09 JUN 1925 | Jimmy CLARK | IN | |
| 10 MAY 1934 | Alan FOWLER | IN | |
| 08 MAY 1935 | Harry BAILEY | IN | |
| 08 MAY 1935 | Bob SHANKS | IN | |
| 16 MAY 1935 | Stan WILCOCKSON | IN | |
| 15 JUN 1938 | Cliff FRANCIS | IN | |
| 24 JUL 1946 | Bill STEPHENS | IN | |
| 29 AUG 1946 | Alf STEPHENS | IN | |
| 16 AUG 1955 - 17 MAR 1956 | Mick EVANS | IN | loan |
| 22 JUL 1963 | Tom HALLETT | IN | |
| 16 JUN 1971 | Paul PETERSON | IN | |
| 11 MAR 1993 | David KERSLAKE | OUT | £0 |
| 08 JAN 2001 | Damien LYNCH | IN | |
| 04 SEP 2003 - 03 OCT 2003 | James MILNER | IN | loan |
| 27 SEP 2004 - 24 OCT 2004 | Jamie McMASTER | IN | loan |
| 02 JUL 2009 | David LUCAS | IN | unattached |
| 10 JUL 2009 | Jonathan DOUGLAS | IN | unattached |
| 26 NOV 2009 - 2008/9 | Alan SHEEHAN | IN | loan |
| 31 AUG 2010 | Alan SHEEHAN | IN | free |
| 25 FEB 2011 - 08 APR 2011 | Mike GRELLA | IN | loan |
| 02 SEP 2015 | Nicky AJOSE | IN | unattached |
| 21 SEP 2020 - 07 JAN 2021 | Jordan STEVENS | IN | loan |
| 01 FEB 2024 | Sean McGURK | IN | undisclosed |
Friendlies and Minor Competitions
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN | 29 JUL 2014 |
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
L1 - 2 | M. Smith | 3,769 |
| FRN | 31 JUL 1985 |
Leeds United (Home)
Leeds United (H)
|
L1 - 3 | D. Moss | 2,730 |
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