Portsmouth were the visitors in late April 2004 with the Whites needing to claim three points to have any chance of Premier League survival. But a 2-1 defeat in front of 39,273 fans all but condemned the mighty Whites to relegation. These photos showcase the heartache felt by everyone who watched these 90 minutes of frustration and disappointment which ultimately led to the club's slide back to Division One after 14 years of top-flight football. READ MORE: The day Leeds United fans and a city celebrated winning the First Division title in 1992 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Nicky Barmby and Stephen McPhail had late chances but it was not to be. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
A dejected Steven Caldwell, Stephen McPhail, Alan Smith and James Milner walk off at the final whistle. | Getty Photo: Getty
9. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
The agony is written all of the face of this Leeds United fan. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
And for others the spectre of relegation was too much to bear. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
Another fan reflects on what might have been. | jpimedia
12. Leeds United 1 Pompey 2, April 2004
"We lacked that bit of quality we needed today," said manager Eddie Gray who had taken charge in November after Peter Reid was sacked. | jpimedia Photo: Simon Hulme