2019–20 Leeds United F.C. season
The 2019–20 season was Leeds United's tenth consecutive season in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 22 July 2020. Competition was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the decision to suspend the Championship season was made on 13 March. League matches resumed on 20 June, with fixtures to be played until late July. After spending the season at or near the top of the league table, Leeds were promoted to the  Premier League on 17 July because West Bromwich Albion lost 1–2 against Huddersfield Town. The following day, Leeds were confirmed as league champions after Brentford suffered defeat at Stoke City. Pre-season. On 17 June 2019, Leeds announced their pre-season programme. A trip to Italy to face Cagliari was also confirmed. Competitions. Championship. Matches. On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed. FA Cup. The third round draw was made live on BBC Two from Etihad Stadium, Micah Richards and Tony Adams conducted the draw. EFL Cup. The first round draw was made on 20 June . The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first round matches. Player statistics. Appearances and goals. Players with no appearances not included in the list. The plus (+) symbol denotes an appearance as a substitute, hence 2+1 indicates two appearances in the starting XI and one appearance as a substitute. ! style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers ! style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders ! style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders ! style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards ! style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred out during the  season Under 23s: Professional Development League. Matches. On Thursday, 1 August 2019, the Professional Development League fixtures were revealed. The league was cancelled following the COVID-19 pandemic.