1987 Football League Second Division play-off Final
The 1987 Football League Second Division play-off Final was contested by Leeds United and Charlton Athletic.
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| on aggregate Charlton Athletic won after a replay | |||||||
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| Date | 23 May 1987 | ||||||
| Venue | Selhurst Park, London | ||||||
| Referee | Roger Milford | ||||||
| Attendance | 16,680 | ||||||
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| Date | 25 May 1987 | ||||||
| Venue | Elland Road, Leeds | ||||||
| Referee | Brian Hill | ||||||
| Attendance | 31,395 | ||||||
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| After extra time | |||||||
| Date | 29 May 1987 | ||||||
| Venue | St Andrew's, Birmingham | ||||||
| Referee | Allan Gunn | ||||||
| Attendance | 18,000 | ||||||
After two legs at Elland Road and Selhurst Park (Charlton's home ground at the time) the two teams were tied 1–1 on aggregate, each team having won their home tie 1–0 meaning the away goal rule couldn't separate the sides. A one-off decider was arranged at St. Andrews.
After full-time the score was 0–0, meaning extra time was needed. John Sheridan scored first for Leeds in the 99th minute, however, Peter Shirtliff scored twice in the 113th and 117th minute to ensure Charlton kept their top flight status.
Match details
First leg
| Charlton Athletic | 1–0 | Leeds United |
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Melrose  |
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Second leg
| Leeds United | 1–0 | Charlton Athletic |
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| Ormsby |
Report |
Replay
| Leeds United | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Charlton Athletic |
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| Sheridan |
Report | Shirtliff |
      Leeds United
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Charlton Athletic
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MATCH RULES
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References
- Match report @ Chartlon Athletic's Official Site
- 1986–87 Season Review @ Oz White Leeds United F.C. History
- 1986–87 Season Stats @ leeds-fans.org.uk
- John Sheridan's Goal on YouTube
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