Leeds United were all but relegated to the third tier of English soccer for the first time in their 88-year-history when they drew 1-1 with Ipswich in astonishing circumstances at Elland Road yesterday.

The match finally finished after being halted for more than 30 minutes after players and officials ran off following a pitch invasion by Leeds fans just before the end of stoppage time.

Leeds, who needed a win to retain any real chance of staying up, took the lead after 12 minutes when Richard Cresswell headed home and held on until the 88th minute when Alan Lee equalised for Ipswich.

Referee Mike Jones indicated a minimum of six minutes of stoppage time, which had nearly ended when fans ran onto the pitch.

Play eventually re-started with a Leeds corner but the match soon finished in the 1-1 draw.

Hull City's 1-0 win at Cardiff left Leeds three points behind Hull, but with a nine-goal inferior goal difference compared to their Yorkshire rivals with just one match to play.

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