The most recent Leeds United news as major games between Leeds United and its opponents for promotion are scheduled following the international break.
Leeds United defeated Millwall 2-0 at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon to take the lead in the Championship table.
If the Whites defeat the Lions by more than one goal, they will have the opportunity to overtake their competitors in the table on goal difference while Leicester City is playing in the FA Cup. That’s precisely what Daniel Farke’s team achieved, as goals from Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto earned them a 2-0 victory.
Leeds moved up to the top of the table as a result, but Leicester still has a game left, so they are still in the running for the championship. Later in the month, Southampton will be the opponent in that match.
Championship teams now have a chance to regroup and get ready for what promises to be an exciting finish to the season thanks to the international break. With Ipswich one point behind Leeds and Leicester, the top three teams in the table are separated by just one point heading into the two-week break.
Southampton, who trail Leeds by nine points, could also have a say. They might close the gap to three points with their two remaining games. During this season, people’s attention is diverted to other fixtures and results.
LeedsLive has thus examined the next five games for each of the four teams. The next opponent’s average league position also indicates who, on paper, has the easiest and worst run-in (the higher the number, the ‘easier’ the run-in).
Leeds United (82 points)
Watford (A) Fri 29 March
Hull City (H) Mon 1 April
Coventry City (A) Sat 6 April
Sunderland (H) Tues 9 April
Blackburn Rovers (H) Sat 13 April
Average position of opponents: 11.4
Leicester City (82 points)
Bristol City (A) Fri 29 March
Norwich City (H) Mon 1 April
Birmingham City (H) Sat 6 April
Millwall (A) Tues 9 April
Plymouth (A) Fri 12 April
Average position of opponents: 15
Ipswich Town (81 points)
Blackburn Rovers (A) Fri 29 March
Southampton (H) Mon 1 April
Norwich City (H) Sat 6 April
Watford (H) Weds 10 April
Middlesbrough (H) Sat 13 April
Average position of opponents: 10
Southampton (73 points)
Middlesbrough (H) Fri 29 March
Ipswich Town (A) Mon 1 April
Blackburn Rovers (A) Sat 6 April
Coventry City (H) Tues 9 April
Watford (H) Sat 13 April
Average position of opponents: 10.2
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