Unofficial Champions of England: Leeds United 2-1 Blackburn Rovers, 29/11/1995

Brian Deane opens the scoring

Blackburn Rovers, Premier League and Unofficial Champions, rocked up at Elland Road for a League Cup tie on the back of a successful title defence against Arsenal.

Leeds took the lead on 21 minutes, Brian Deane capitalising on uncertainty in the Blackburn defence to put the ball beyond the reach of Rovers keeper Tim Flowers.
Tony Yeboah, who didn't score ordinary goals, hit a 25 yarder to double Leeds advantage.

Blackburn did get one back but cheekily, got Leeds to score it for them. The unfortunate Gary Kelly stooping low to head into his own goal.

Leeds were back on top as Unofficial Champions for a second time.

Unofficial Champions of England: Liverpool 0-1 Leeds United, 09/04/1995

Brian Deane celebrates his winning goal

Liverpool were on a roll, their previous two games had seen them win the Coca-Cola Cup and then become the new English Champions. But it all came crashing down at Anfield with the visit of Leeds United, their latest reign as champions lasting just four days.

Leeds are a side I possibly unfairly overlooked when deciding who the original Unofficial English Champions are, so three years on I can put that right.

It took just one goal to win it for Leeds, Brian Deane following up on Gary Speed's effort that hit the post.

Leeds United were, belatedly, the Unofficial Champions of England.