As it’s Christmas and because we’re also at the halfway point in the English Football League 2019/20 season, we have taken a look at the League One league leaders from the past 10 years and where they ended up finishing.
Take a look at the year, which teams were top of the league at that time and their final league position that season below and on the next few pages…
2008 – LEICESTER CITY
In the 2008/09 season, Leicester City were top of the League One table at Christmas.
They ended up finishing in 1st with 96 points and were crowned champions. Peterborough were 2nd with 89 points.
Leicester City – League One Champions (2009) #LCFC pic.twitter.com/Df912ynXiQ
— Filbert Street (@FiIbertStreet) July 15, 2018
2009 – LEEDS UNITED
In the 2009/10 season, Leeds United were top of League One at Christmas.
They ended up finishing in 2nd with 86 points and were promoted to the Championship. Norwich were champions with 95 points.
6 years ago today, Beckford scored the vital goal as Leeds were promoted with a 2-1 win vs Bristol Rovers! #lufc pic.twitter.com/UiHLe7RCAy
— YBI (@YeboahBelieveIt) May 8, 2016
2010 – BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
In the 2010/11 season, Brighton & Hove Albion were top of League One at Christmas.
They ended up finishing in 1st with 95 points and were crowned champions. Southampton were second with 92 points.
#BHAFC lift the 2011 League One title. #BackToTheFutureDay pic.twitter.com/IyaxZ2J14I
— Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) October 21, 2015
2011 – CHARLTON ATHLETIC
In the 2011/12 season, Charlton Athletic were top of League One at Christmas.
They ended up finishing in 1st with 101 points and were crowned champions. Sheffield Wednesday were 2nd with 93 points.
CAFC League One Champions 2011/12!! Congrats to all at the club – what a season! #cafc @CAFCofficial pic.twitter.com/wh7F6Tzf
— Rob Sturley (@sturleydog) April 21, 2012
Take a look at more League One league leaders at Christmas and their final positions on the next page.
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