Daniel Farke conceded that Leeds had only themselves to blame after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat against QPR, putting their automatic promotion hopes in jeopardy. Goals from Ilias Chair, Lucas Andersen, Lyndon Dykes, and Sam Field ignited celebrations in both west London and Leicester, where Leicester City secured their promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds could slip out of the top two if Ipswich Town defeat Hull on Saturday night or Coventry in their upcoming game. Should Ipswich win both matches, they would secure promotion, leaving Leeds to contend in the playoffs.
Farke acknowledged QPR’s well-deserved victory and Leicester’s promotion, emphasizing the critical first 20 minutes of the match where Leeds faltered. Despite awakening later in the game, they couldn’t recover from the early setbacks, particularly against a motivated relegation-threatened side playing at home. Farke expressed disappointment with his team’s performance, labeling it their toughest result of the season, but stressed the need to move forward and remain focused.
For QPR, the victory marked the end of a challenging season on a high note. Despite being second from bottom and enduring a managerial change, they secured safety with a game to spare. Chair and Andersen’s early goals set the tone, while Dykes and Field sealed the win comfortably in the second half.
Manager Marti Cifuentes praised his team’s resilience and unity throughout the season, describing the achievement as a “great escape” and expressing happiness for the players, fans, and the club as a whole.
