Leeds United drew 1-1 with Luton Town, their third consecutive draw, and slipped into third place in the promotion fight. Luton, who had won three of their last five games, took advantage of Leeds’ poor form and opened the scoring through Jones’ volley. However, Dan James equalized for Leeds with a well-taken shot.
Luton manager Matt Bloomfield praised Leeds’ overall performance, despite their recent struggles. “I expect Leeds to be playing Premier League football next season,” he said. “They’ve only lost once in 24 games, and Daniel Farke knows this division and how to get out of it.”
The draw means Leeds have 82 points, but Burnley have moved into second place after beating Coventry. The top two teams, Sheffield United and Burnley, are just two points apart, with a crucial match between them scheduled for later this month.
Leeds have six games left to play, with the objective of winning more points than their rivals. A key fixture is the match between Sheffield United and Burnley at Turf Moor on April 21, which could see one or both teams drop points.
Leeds’ upcoming schedule includes a tough trip to Middlesbrough on Tuesday, followed by three home games against Preston, Stoke, and Bristol City. Their final game of the season is a trip to Plymouth, which could be crucial in determining Farke’s future as manager.
