"If we hadn't won it could have been mission impossible" reflected manager Eddie Gray after a resurgent Leeds United put Wolverhampton Wanderers to the sword at Elland Road in February 2004. "Leeds are still drinking in the last-chance saloon," remarked one football pundit after the 4-1 win. The victory proved to be a highlight of a miserable season as both teams fell through the Premier League back door three months later, a relegation which would signal a 16 year exile from top flight football for the Whites. Enjoy these memories of the game played out under the Elland Road floodlight in front of more than 36,000 fans. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Alan Smith opened the scoring from close range after Stephen Caldwell's knock-down in the 14th minute. Photo: Getty
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Steven Caldwell with Wolves defender Colin Cameron. Photo: Getty
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Ioan Viorel Ganea - pictured here grappling with Dominic Matteo - equalised for the visitors after 21 minutes. Photo: Getty
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Dominic Matteo fires home to restore the Whites advantage just before half-time.
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Eirik Bakke clashes with Wolves midfielder Alex Rae. Photo: Getty