Leeds United and Huddersfield Town share one of Yorkshire’s most competitive football rivalries, with a history spanning decades. The two clubs have faced each other 20 times since 2004, creating a substantial dataset that reveals interesting patterns and competitive dynamics. This analysis examines their head-to-head record, recent performances, and what these statistics tell us about the rivalry..
Historical head-to-head record
The rivalry between Leeds United and Huddersfield Town has been relatively balanced but with a slight edge to Leeds. Snice 2004:
- Leeds United has won 10 matches
- Huddersfield Town has won 8 matches
- 2 matches have ended in draws
This competitive balance makes their encounters particularly interesting for fans and analysts alike. Leeds has demonstrated superior offensive capabilities, scoring 40 goals across these 20 matches (averaging 2.0 goals per game), while Huddersfield has netted 25 goals (averaging 1.3 goals per game).
Recent form analysis
The last five matches between these Yorkshire rivals have shown interesting patterns. Leeds United won 3 and lost 2, scoring an impressive average of 3.0 goals per match while demonstrating defensive solidity by conceding only 0.4 goals per match. This suggests a team that has been both offensively potent and defensively organized.
Huddersfield Town’s record in their last five matches mirrors Leeds with 3 wins and 2 losses. However, their goal statistics tell a different story. They averaged 0.8 goals scored per match while co nceding 2.8 goals per match, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that Leeds has been able to exploit.
The 2024 Championship encounter
The most recent significant match between these rivals occurred on March 2, 2024, in the English League Championship, This match ended in a 1-1 draw, one of only two draws in their last 20 encounters. This result was particularly noteworthy as it bucked the trend of decisive outcomes that has characterized this fixture.
The draw came during a period when Leeds United was performing strongly in the Championship, with victories over Plymouth, Bristol City, and Stoke bolstering their promotion ambitions. Conversely, Huddersfield Town was struggling in League One, suffering defeats to Exeter, Stockport, and Cambridge United.
Beyond men’s football
The rivalry extends beyond the men’s teams. Huddersfield Town Women and Leeds United LFC have also developed their own competitive relationship. Their most recent scheduled match was set for January 26, 2025, as part of the FA National League Women’s competition, demonstrating how the Leeds-Huddersfield rivalry has expanded across different levels of football.
This broader competitive context shows how deeply embedded the rivalry is in Yorkshire’s sporting culture, transcending just the men’s first teams and creating a multi-faceted sporting relationship between the two towns.