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Matthew Hobkinson

Leeds United supporters mark annivesary of 'iconic' Luke Ayling goal in last game before lockdown

Leeds United supporters could not hide their excitement as they re-lived Luke Ayling's wonder-strike against Huddersfield Town three years ago to the day in what was the Whites' last game before lockdown.

A 2-0 victory over the Terriers on March 7, 2020 would be the last time Leeds fans saw their side play at Elland Road for over a year as the country went into a national lockdown. However, Ayling ensured that supporters went home with the memory of one of the club's all-time great goals.

The defender rifled home a stunning volley that crashed off the underside of the bar and into the net within three minutes of kick-off. Patrick Bamford would add a second in the 51st minute, yet the striker's goal was eclipsed by Ayling's jaw-dropping effort to open the scoring.

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