UPDATE: Leeds Next Five Fixtures Compared to Rivals as Promotion Push Continues….

LEEDS UNITED’S PROMOTION PUSH: HOW THE WHITES’ NEXT FIVE FIXTURES COMPARE TO THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP RIVALS

Leeds United’s winning streak may have come to an end, but the Whites remain firmly in the driving seat in the Championship promotion race. A 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road may not have been the desired outcome, but it still moved Leeds six points clear of second-placed Sheffield United.

As the season enters its final stretch, Leeds’ next five fixtures will be crucial in determining their fate. Here, we take a closer look at the Whites’ upcoming matches and compare them to those of their promotion rivals.

Leeds United’s Next Five Fixtures:

March 9: Portsmouth (A)
March 12: Millwall (H)
March 15: QPR (A)
March 29: Swansea City (H)
April 5: Luton Town (A)

Sheffield United’s Next Five Fixtures:

March 1: QPR (A)
March 8: Preston (H)
March 11: Bristol City (H)
March 16: Sheffield Wednesday (A)
March 28: Coventry City (H)

Burnley’s Next Five Fixtures:

March 4: Cardiff City (A)
March 8: Luton Town (H)
March 11: West Brom (H)
March 15: Swansea City (A)
March 29: Bristol City (H)

Sunderland’s Next Five Fixtures:

March 8: Cardiff City (H)
March 11: Preston (H)
March 15: Coventry City (A)
March 29: Millwall (H)
April 5: West Brom (A)

While Leeds’ next five fixtures present a mix of challenges, the Whites will be confident of picking up maximum points against Portsmouth, Millwall, and Swansea City. The trip to QPR could prove tricky, but Leeds have already beaten the Hoops twice this season.

Sheffield United, meanwhile, face a tough run of fixtures, including matches against QPR, Preston, and Coventry City. Burnley’s next five fixtures are also challenging, with trips to Cardiff City and Swansea City, as well as a home match against West Brom.

Sunderland’s fixtures are slightly more favorable, but the Black Cats still face tough matches against Cardiff City, Preston, and Coventry City.

As the promotion race enters its final stretch, Leeds United remain firmly in control. While their next five fixtures present some challenges, the Whites have the quality and depth to overcome them. Their rivals, meanwhile, face tougher tests, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to the pressure.

One thing is certain: the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the fate of the Championship promotion race. Will Leeds United maintain their lead, or will one of their rivals mount a late challenge? Only time will tell.