Micah Richards and Gary Lineker recently discussed the possibility of Leeds United securing a second-place finish in the Championship following their defeat to QPR. Leeds had the opportunity to put pressure on Ipswich Town by defeating QPR and moving ahead in the standings. However, QPR pulled off a surprising 4-0 victory, leaving Leeds looking weary and struggling to handle the promotion pressure.
Ipswich missed their chance to overtake Leeds on Saturday with a draw against Hull, giving them a game in hand as they prepare to face Coventry. The upcoming match between Ipswich and Coventry will be crucial in determining if Leeds can hold onto their position in second place or if they will be overtaken. Lineker expressed sympathy for Leeds, understanding the difficulties of securing promotion, while Richards described the situation as “devastating”.
Both analysts believe that Leeds’ chances of finishing in second place are slim, especially after Ipswich’s recent performances. All eyes are on the Ipswich vs. Coventry match, which could see Ipswich moving ahead of Leeds in the standings. Leeds will need to defeat Southampton in their final match to secure their position in second place. The playoffs remain a looming possibility if Leeds cannot maintain their spot in the top two.
