Leeds United had a weekend to remember as they climbed into second place, thanks to their win over Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City’s dramatic last-minute victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Leeds kicked off their weekend in fine form, overcoming Sheffield Wednesday’s early pressure. Patrick Bamford was on hand to convert Junior Firpo’s excellent low cross, an assist that Daniel Farke lauded as “perfect”. The team’s performance peaked in the second half with a superb play involving Bamford, Georginio Rutter, and Willy Gnonto, culminating in Gnonto finding the back of the net. This victory marked Leeds’ 12th win in their last 13 league outings.
The focus then shifted to Ipswich, who faced Cardiff in Wales. It seemed Kieffer Moore’s goal would secure Ipswich the win, but Cardiff staged a late comeback with goals in the 95th and 100th minutes, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
With nine matches remaining, Leeds now sit comfortably in second place. Kieran McKenna, reflecting on the weekend’s outcomes, emphasized the team’s focus on their own performance rather than the promotion race. He acknowledged the need for improvement but stressed the unchanged approach towards future games regardless of the weekend’s results, as reported by YEP.
As Leeds leapfrogs Ipswich into second, the weekend’s events have also seen Leicester City drop points in a 2-2 draw against Hull, leaving them just three points ahead of Leeds with nine games to go. The battle for promotion intensifies, promising more excitement as the season progresses.
