Daniel Farke’s Historic Achievements at Leeds United as he sets four unique records at Leeds
On May 3, 2025, Leeds United, under the stewardship of Daniel Farke, clinched the EFL Championship title, a victory that not only secured promotion to the Premier League but also etched Farke’s name into the club’s storied history. This triumph, marked by a dramatic 2-1 win over Plymouth Argyle, courtesy of Manor Solomon’s stoppage-time winner, represents a series of unprecedented achievements that distinguish Farke from every other manager in Leeds United’s 105-year legacy.
Farke’s most remarkable feat is becoming the first Leeds manager to achieve 100 points in a league season for Leeds in their history and also consecutive 90-point league seasons. In the 2024/25 campaign, Leeds amassed a club-record 94 points, surpassing the previous season’s 90-point haul. This consistency at such a high level is unmatched in the club’s history, even when adjusted for three points per win across all eras. His ability to maintain relentless performance, despite losing key players like Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, and Georginio Rutter to Premier League clubs, underscores his tactical acumen and squad-building prowess.
Another unique achievement is Farke’s record as the fastest manager to reach 50 Championship wins with a single club, accomplishing this in just 83 matches. His win percentage of 58% in the Championship with Leeds is the highest of any permanent manager in the club’s history, surpassing even the revered Marcelo Bielsa. This milestone reflects Farke’s mastery of the second tier, a division he previously conquered twice with Norwich City, making him the only manager to secure three Championship promotions.
Farke also set a new benchmark for home invincibility. On November 12, 2023, he became the first Leeds manager to remain unbeaten in his first eight home league games, eclipsing a record held by Dick Ray since 1927. By November 29, 2023, Leeds achieved six consecutive home league wins for the first time since 2019, and went unbeaten in their first 10 home games of a season since 1973/74 under Don Revie. These records culminated in Leeds’ dominant 2024/25 home campaign, with seven consecutive league wins at Elland Road and four consecutive home clean sheets.
His tactical hallmark—a possession-based, incisive style—has redefined Leeds’ approach. Farke’s teams led the Championship in pass completion, successful passes into the final third, and through-balls, echoing his Norwich sides that topped similar metrics. This approach delivered 89 goals in 2024/25, one of the highest tallies in club history, and the best goal difference (+48) in the league.
Farke’s fifth Championship Manager of the Month award, a club record, and his nomination for the 2024/25 EFL Championship Manager of the Season further cement his legacy. By joining Arthur Fairclough, Don Revie, Howard Wilkinson, and Marcelo Bielsa as one of only five Leeds managers to win a league title, Farke has achieved what no other has: a blend of statistical dominance, tactical innovation, and historic consistency that has awakened the “sleeping giant” of Leeds United.
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