The last gasp win which left the Elland Road faithful daring to dream

It was a last-gasp win which left Leeds United on the brink of a return to the promised land.

By Andrew Hutchinson
Saturday, 26th June 2021, 6:00 am
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's last gasp win at the Liberty Stadium in July 2020. PIC: Getty
Enjoy these photo memories from Leeds United's last gasp win at the Liberty Stadium in July 2020. PIC: Getty

The White became within touching distance of ending their 16-year Premier League exile after a last-gasp victory at Swansea City in July 2020. When Pablo Hernandez's low shot rolled in off the post a minute from time the Elland Road faithful were left daring to dream. Leeds had marked the passing of club legend Jack Charlton before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium before producing a solid, organised performance which left them needing just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. "I cannot enjoy this yet. The only thing I can enjoy is the last objective, if we get it," reflected Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa at full-time. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

There was a minute's silence before the game in honour of England World Cup winner Jack Charlton who made more than more than 750 appearances for Leeds United.
Kalvin Phillips protects the ball under pressure from Swansea City's Conor Gallagher.

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Helder Costa is struck in the middle of Swansea City's Ben Cabango and Marc Guehi.
Swansea City's Matt Grimes is under pressure as Patrick Bamford races in.
Swansea City's Rhian Brewster battles with Ben White.
Liam Cooper vies for possession with Swansea City's Rhian Brewster.
Swansea City striker Andre Ayew is under pressure from Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Pablo Herandez fires home in injury time to wain the game for Leeds United.
Pablo Hernandez celebrates scoring as sub Jamie Shackleton races in.
Luke Ayling and Kalvin Phillips embrace at full-time.
Swansea City captain and former Whites midfielder Matt Grimes is left devastated at full-time.
The Leeds United side celebrate at the final whistle.
"Both teams set up tactically well so for them to get through at the end is obviously disappointing," reflected Swansea City head coach Steve Cooper.
"The match was very close with only a few chances. As the match progressed our possibilities grew. We deserved to score in the last 30 minutes and get what we got in the end," reflected Marcelo Bielsa.
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