Leeds United’s aspirations of securing automatic promotion have been dashed, marking the end of their title hopes. Despite holding onto the second spot in the Championship as the season reaches its climax, their position is precarious. While Ipswich Town, their closest rivals, are also struggling, there’s uncertainty over their ability to secure a win against Coventry City.
However, Leeds has suffered a worrying decline in form just when it mattered most, squandering their earlier efforts to catch up with Leicester City. Their momentum was strong after a significant win over Millwall but has since waned, with only two victories in their last seven matches. Defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, compounded by injuries to key players under manager Daniel Farke’s tenure. This slip-up has allowed Leicester and Ipswich to challenge for promotion, altering the landscape of the title race.
