Leeds, currently in third place, face Southampton, who are in fourth, with an outside chance of securing automatic promotion in the Championship. To achieve this unlikely feat, Leeds must defeat Southampton and hope that Huddersfield Town, fighting relegation, defeat second-placed Ipswich Town on the final day of the season.
If this scenario doesn’t unfold, Leeds will enter the playoffs, where they could potentially face Southampton in the final at Wembley, provided both teams progress through the semi-finals. However, Leeds’ recent form has been concerning, having lost their last three games, and they are dealing with key player absences, including Connor Roberts and Dan James, who are doubtful and ruled out respectively due to injuries.
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Southampton, led by manager Russell Martin, have also faced setbacks with injuries, including the significant loss of goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who is sidelined for up to ten months due to an Achilles rupture. Despite these challenges, both teams are gearing up for a crucial clash at Elland Road, with several players from both sides unavailable or uncertain due to injuries.
