Leeds United’s weekend couldn’t have gone better, with a 2-1 win over Preston North End restoring their five-point lead over Sheffield United. The win was a hard-fought one, with Joel Piroe missing several gilt-edged chances.
However, the biggest cheer of the day came when Plymouth scored their second goal against Sheffield United, sealing the Blades’ fate. Leeds now need just seven points from their remaining four games to secure a top-two spot and promotion to the Premier League.
Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist believes Sheffield United still have a chance to turn the tide, but it would require them to win their upcoming games, including a tough trip to Burnley. If Sheffield United can win those games, McCoist suggests they could still be back in the automatic promotion picture.
Leeds United fans can now feel optimistic about their team’s chances, given their lead and favorable run-in. They face Oxford United, Stoke, and Plymouth, all of whom are struggling against relegation, as well as a home game against Bristol City. With the best goal difference in the league, Leeds seem poised to secure promotion to the Premier League.
