2012–13 Leeds United F.C. season
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The 2012–13 season was Leeds United F.C.'s third season back in the second tier of English football which saw a minor flirtation with play-offs and later with relegation, but ended with a mid-table finish. In other competitions, the squad recorded their best finish in the League Cup for 18 years, reaching the quarter-finals only to be knocked out by rivals Chelsea. Similar progression was seen in the FA Cup as the team reached the fifth round for the first time since the 1999–00 season.
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2012–13 season | |||
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Chairman | Ken Bates | ||
Manager | Neil Warnock (until 1 April)[1] Neil Redfearn (caretaker, until 12 April) Brian McDermott (from 12 April) [2] | ||
Stadium | Elland Road | ||
Championship | 13th | ||
FA Cup | Fifth round | ||
League Cup | Quarter-finals | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Luciano Becchio (15) All: Luciano Becchio (19) | ||
Highest home attendance | 33,816 vs Chelsea (19 December 2012, League Cup) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 11,447 vs Birmingham City (5 January 2013, FA Cup) | ||
Average home league attendance | 21,572 | ||
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