Leeds United’s Historic Comeback: Remembering the Unforgettable 4-3 Victory Over Southampton
November 19, 2005, is etched in Leeds United’s history as the day they achieved one of the most remarkable comebacks in Championship history. Trailing 3-0 at halftime against Southampton, Kevin Blackwell’s Leeds staged an extraordinary 13-minute resurgence, scoring four goals to seal a stunning 4-3 victory.
Marian Pahars and Nigel Quashie’s brace had given Harry Redknapp’s Southampton a seemingly insurmountable lead. However, Leeds refused to surrender. Paul Butler sparked the comeback on 71 minutes, followed by Robbie Blake and David Healy, who leveled the score at 3-3. Liam Miller then converted an 86th-minute penalty to secure the triumph.
This dramatic turnaround remains unmatched in the Championship, with no team since replicating such a feat. Leeds United themselves have not achieved a similar comeback in the intervening 19 years.
The starting lineup that day:
GK: Neil Sullivan
Defence: Gary Kelly, Matt Kilgallon, Paul Butler, Dan Harding, Fraser Richardson
Midfield: Liam Millar, Shaun Derry, Eddie Lewis
Strikers: Rob Hulse, Robbie Blake
Subs: David Healy (67, replacing Richardson)
Under current manager Daniel Farke, Leeds have demonstrated resilience, rarely conceding multiple goals and often recovering from deficits. This season, they have already come from behind to win against Sunderland, Norwich, and Portsmouth.
As Leeds prepare to face Swansea on Sunday, initiating a busy 16-day period with five matches, fans will draw inspiration from this unforgettable comeback.
Key Points:
- Leeds United’s 4-3 comeback victory over Southampton on November 19, 2005
- The Whites trailed 3-0 at halftime but scored four goals in 13 minutes
- No Championship team has replicated this feat since
- Leeds United have not achieved a similar comeback in 19 years
- Current manager Daniel Farke’s team has shown resilience in recovering from deficits this season
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