Trophy Play-off Match
On 22 September 1971, a one-off match was played between the first ever winners (FC Barcelona) and the last ever winners (Leeds United) of the Fairs Cup, to decide who would gain permanent possession of the original trophy. Barcelona won this play-off 2–1.
| Season | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Barcelona |
2–1 | Leeds United |
Camp Nou, Barcelona |
| Single match play-off | ||||
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