Leeds United went onto their Premier League clash against Middlesbrough at Elland Road in March 1996 on the back of a painful 3-0 Coca Cola Cup final defeat against Aston Villa at Wembley. And the pain was to continue for the Elland Road faithful as a Graham Kavanagh penalty after just four minutes proved the difference. Captain Lucas Radebe ended up between the sticks for the majority of the second half after a game ending injury to goalkeeper John Lukic. The game may also stick out in the minds of supporters for the debut of an exciting fresh talent - Harry Kewell. The Whites only won one of their remaining eight Premier League games that campaign as they finished in 13th position and Howard Wilkinson was sacked early the following season. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Manager Howard Wilkinson checks his watch. Photo: Mike Cowling
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Lucas Radebe kept a clean sheet as a makeshift goalkeeper after an injury to John Lukic. Photo: James Hardisty
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Gary Speed rises high to beat Middlesbrough's Curtis Fleming to the ball. Photo: James Hardisty
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Andy Gray forces his way through the Middlesbrough defence. Photo: Mike Cowling
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The Whites had a chance to equalise after being awarded a penalty but Gary McAllister skied his shot high above Gary Walsh's goal. Photo: Mike Cowling
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Andy Gray jumps up for the ball against Middlesbrough. Photo: James Hardisty