Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow delivered a standout performance on Tuesday night, helping his team secure a crucial 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was handed his second Championship start of the season by manager Daniel Farke, following Illan Meslier’s errors against Swansea.
Darlow’s display at the Riverside was impressive, particularly in the closing stages of the match when Middlesbrough were pushing hard for an equalizer. He made several key saves, including a superb punch under pressure and a crucial block from Delano Burgzorg’s effort at his near post.
The win marked a significant milestone for Darlow, who finally kept his first clean sheet against Middlesbrough in eight career matches against the team. It’s also his second win against the Boro, and it came at a crucial time with Leeds United now back on top of the Championship table.
With five games remaining, Leeds United are looking to build on their strong form and secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. They currently sit on 85 points, and manager Daniel Farke will be confident of exceeding last season’s total of 90 points.
The remaining fixtures for Leeds United are: Preston at Elland Road on Saturday, Oxford United away, Stoke and Bristol City at Elland Road, and Plymouth on the final day. A mid-nineties points total is likely to be enough for promotion, and three wins from the next five games would surely secure the job for Leeds United, who are now back in the driving seat.
