Daniel Farke was rightfully enraged as Leeds United suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Portsmouth at Fratton Park. This defeat marks Leeds’ first Championship loss since November and saw them surrender their lead at the top of the table.
The loss, in addition to their recent draw against West Brom, has allowed Sheffield United to catch up with Daniel Farke’s team, although they still remain in first place based on goal difference. With Burnley trailing just two points behind, Leeds faces a tense conclusion to the Championship season as they vie for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Farke was particularly angered by an incident involving Illan Meslier during the match. Despite his displeasure at his team’s performance, Farke may have felt that Leeds could have salvaged something from the game if certain refereeing decisions had been more favorable.
Leeds will also rue not being awarded a penalty following a foul on Dan James, but ultimately, the players have only themselves to blame for a lackluster display at Fratton Park. Perhaps underestimating Portsmouth due to their lower position in the table, Leeds failed to recognize the home team’s strong record, having lost just one of their 11 previous league games before facing Leeds on Sunday.
