Take a look at the final Leeds United fixtures compared to Leicester City and Ipswich Town in the hunt for Championship promotion.
Four games stand between Leeds United and promotion from the Championship back into the Premier League. Head coach Daniel Farke has managed to take the Whites from a slow start into one of the in-form sides of 2024.
The race for a top two spot is still wide open, with just one point separating Leicester City in first and Leeds in third. It displays just how tough the division has been and the effort that is still is needed for the final few games.
The fixture run-in could be the deciding factor for the Elland Road outfit as they look to overthrow Leicester and Ipswich Town to finish in the top two. So with that said, here’s a look at Leeds United’s fixtures compared to their promotion rivals.
Leeds United fixtures
Blackburn Rovers (H) – April 13
Blackburn Rovers are looking to confirm their league status, with just three points separating them from the drop zone. A 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Bristol City will put pressure on a response for the Rovers, who have some quality in their side.
Current league position: 18th.
League form: One win, two draws, two defeats.
Previous meeting: Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Leeds United – 9 December, 2023.
Middlesbrough (A) – April 22
Middlesbrough are still in the hunt for playoffs, but will need to string together wins to make it into the top six. Michael Carrick’s team are unbeaten in eight games and will prove to be a difficult test away from home.
Current league position: 9th.
League form: Two wins, three draws, zero defeats.
Previous meeting: Leeds United 3-2 Middlesbrough – 2 December, 2023.
QPR (A) – April 26
QPR have propelled themselves from the relegation zone into some relative comfort in the division after an uptick in form. The London club are four points clear of the bottom three, meaning there is still some work to do to confirm survival.
Current league position: 16th.
League form: Two wins, two draws, one defeat.
Previous meeting: Leeds United 1-0 QPR – 4 October, 2023.
Southampton (H) – May 4
Southampton are the final obstacle of the regulation season, with the Saints still holding onto the slim hope of automatic promotion. Russell Martin’s side have been involved at the top, but some recent slips have seen them fall away.
Current league position: 4th.
League form: Two wins, two draws, one defeat.
Previous meeting: Southampton 3-1 Leeds United – 30 September, 2023.
Average opposition league position: 12th.
Leicester City fixtures
Plymouth Argyle (A) – April 12
West Brom (H) – April 20
Southampton (H) – April 23
Preston (A) – April 29
Blackburn Rovers (H) – May 4
Current form: Two wins, one draw, two defeats.
Average league position of opposition: 11th.
Ipswich Town fixtures
Middlesbrough (H) – April 13
Hull City (A) – April 27
Coventry City (A) – April 30
Huddersfield Town (H) – May 4
Current form: Three wins, one draw, one defeat.
Average league position of opposition: 12th.
Our verdict
It’ll be a tough race towards the finish line in the Championship this season, with every team scrapping for points. Leicester seemingly have an advantage with points on the board as well as a game in-hand over the rest of the teams.
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However, outside of that, it appears to be a relatively even run of fixtures for all of the teams involved at the top. Each of them are playing a team chasing playoffs, which could pose a threat, while relegation candidates may be equally dangerous at this time of the season.
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