Leeds United, Norwich City, Southampton, and West Bromwich Albion will be vying for promotion in the upcoming 2023/24 Championship play-offs.
Despite a valiant effort, Leeds fell just short of securing an automatic promotion spot, ultimately settling for a place in the top six. They needed a miracle to leapfrog Ipswich Town but unfortunately, their hopes were dashed when they failed to win against Southampton at Elland Road, while also relying on already relegated Huddersfield Town to win at Portman Road.
Now, Leeds must shift their focus towards the challenging play-off campaign, where they will have a second chance at securing promotion. Manager Martin O’Neill believes that Daniel Farke’s experience in promotion battles will be crucial in steering Leeds back on track.
With Leeds facing a daunting task ahead, they must defy the odds and achieve what no other Championship club has ever done to secure promotion. Despite facing a recent run of poor form, including a defeat against a potential play-off opponent in Southampton, Leeds fans remain wary heading into the play-offs.
As the international break approaches, Leeds must find a way to boost their belief and confidence at Thorp Arch if they are to stand a chance at promotion. Additionally, all four teams entering the play-offs are struggling for form, with Southampton, West Brom, and Norwich also facing challenges in recent matches.
The key to success in the play-offs will likely come down to which team can rediscover their best form quickly. As the competition heats up, Leeds and their rivals will need to elevate their performance levels to secure a spot in the Premier League.
