Leeds United Solidify Promotion Position with Victory over Sheffield United
The recent victory at Bramall Lane has propelled Leeds United to a commanding five-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United in the Championship. This crucial win has also widened the gap between Leeds and the play-off positions to a significant seven points.
Leeds‘ impressive unbeaten run now stands at an astonishing 16 games, the longest such streak in the league for 33 years. This resilience and consistency have been key factors in their promotion push, with the team showcasing their ability to come from behind and secure important victories, as demonstrated in their recent triumphs over Sunderland and Sheffield United.
Leeds-are-in-a-really-good-position-in-last-12-games”>Why Leeds are in a Favourable Position for the Remaining 12 Games
With 12 games left in the season, Leeds are in a strong position to secure promotion. They have already played and defeated their main automatic promotion rivals, Sheffield United, and no longer have to face Sunderland or Burnley this season.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United and Burnley still have to battle each other, and Sunderland, who are 12 points behind Leeds, face a challenging run-in, including trips to West Brom and Norwich.
Leeds‘ Remaining Opponents:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position in table (as of 25/02) |
| March 1 | West Brom | Elland Road | 5th |
| March 9 | Portsmouth | Fratton Park | 17th |
| March 12 | Millwall | Elland Road | 11th |
| March 15 | QPR | Loftus Road | 14th |
| March 29 | Swansea | Elland Road | 16th |
| April 5 | Luton | Kenilworth Road | 24th |
| April 8 | Middlesbrough | The Riverside | 13th |
| April 12 | Preston | Elland Road | 15th |
| April 18 | Oxford United | Kassam Stadium | 18th |
| April 21 | Stoke | Elland Road | 19th |
| April 26 | Bristol City | Elland Road | 8th |
| May 3 | Plymouth | Home Park | 22nd |
Nine of the 12 teams Leeds are yet to play currently sit in the bottom half of the Championship table, indicating that the run-in looks relatively favourable for the league leaders.
Leeds-united-s-promotion-chances”>Ally McCoist’s Thoughts on Leeds United‘s Promotion Chances
Renowned pundit Ally McCoist has shared his views on Leeds United‘s promotion prospects, expressing his belief that the team is well-positioned to secure promotion to the top tier. McCoist highlighted the relentless nature of Leeds‘ performances, particularly their ability to score late goals in crucial matches.
“I can’t lie, I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Leeds. Just from games I’ve played against them. It’s still a bit early to say, you’d think they look like the strongest of the pushing sides,” McCoist said. “You take into account the win over Sunderland, they’re relentless. They’re a machine that will keep going and going – five goals in the last 15 minutes from those two games, it tells you a lot about that team.”
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With a favourable run-in, a commanding lead over their promotion rivals, and the praise of experienced pundits like Ally McCoist, Leeds United are in a strong position to achieve their ultimate goal of returning to the Premier League.
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