This is a list of the significant events to occur at the club during the 2013–14 season, presented in chronological order, starting on 4 May 2013 and ending on the final day of the club's final match in the 2013–14 season. This list does not include [|transfers] or new contracts, which are listed in the transfers section below, or match [|results], which are in the results section.
21 October: Ryan Hall is suspended from the club for two weeks pending an investigation into a disciplinary issue
November
30 November: English consortium granted exclusive period for significant investment in club by GFH Capital.
January
7 January: The club confirms the group which will acquire a majority shareholding in Leeds United is Sport Capital.
10 January: Leeds United announce strategic partnership with San Francisco 49ers of the NFL.
16 January: Ross McCormack is named as new Club Captain, replacing Rodolph Austin, who was appointed club captain at the start of the season – who stepped down from the role following the 6–0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday.
30 January: The takeover of Sport Capital collapses after some of the consortium's backers didn't feel able to deliver the financial backing.
However, GFH Capital confirm they are in continual discussions regarding the introduction of new investment into Leeds United.
7 February 2014: GFH Capital exchanged contracts for the sale of 75 per cent of the club to Eleonora Sport Ltd, subject to Football League approval. GFH Capital and its investors will retain a 25 per cent stake in Leeds United.
27 February 2014: Enterprise Insurance withdraw winding-up petition after the club are understood to have repaid around £1.6million to Enterprise Insurance, with the hearing at the High Court on 17 March cancelled.
March
24 March 2014: After Massimo Cellino was found to be guilty of an offence under Italian tax legislation to the non-payment of import duties of a boat, The Football League disqualified Cellino from taking over the club. Leeds United's Board and Executive Management announced they will continue discussions with the Football League and Eleonora Sport to find a solution that is suitable to all parties.
27 March 2014: The legal representatives of Massimo Cellino lodged an appeal against The Football League’s decision that he is subject to a disqualifying condition under its Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
28 March 2014: After the club failed to pay the players on time, the Leeds United players agreed to defer part of their wages for March.
April
5 April 2014: After an independent Queen's Counsel overturned the decision made by The Football League to disqualify Massimo Cellino, Massimo Cellino was granted approval to complete the purchase of a majority stake in Leeds United, subject to FL Approval. The approval will see Eleonora Sport take a 75% stakeholding in the club while former majority shareholders GFH Capital and investors retain 25%.
8 April 2014: Leeds United post £9.5 million loss for the 2012–13 financial year. Massimo Cellino completes his £35m takeover of Leeds United, according to his lawyers.
10 April 2014: The Football League ratified Massimo Cellino's takeover of Leeds United, allowing Cellno to become a Director of the club.
