Bamford suffered a ‘mini trauma’ in his patella tendon in the game at Middlesbrough in late April and is yet to feature. The club initially thought it was simply a bruise but later discovered more extensive damage in his knee that kept him out of the play-off semi-final both legs. Bengal Brasserie Arena Quarter – serving authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of the city. Proudly supporting Leeds United and the YEP. That injury has proven too difficult for the centre-forward to overcome ahead...
The countdown to the Championship play-off final is on and in just a few days Leeds United will be making the journey down to the capital. The Whites take on Southampton for a spot in the Premier League and while Daniel Farke's side know they will have their work cut out at Wembley Stadium, the bookies make them the slight favourites to win promotion. The manager will be working hard at Thorp Arch this week to ensure his players are ready for Sunday’s showdown but ahead of the contest, the...
Saints and the Whites will each be without key players for this weekend's sell-out in North London, across several different areas of the pitch. While some players are in with a chance of making the bench at Wembley, others are ruled out indefinitely and will be forced to watch their teammates from the stands, alongside the 90,000-or-so spectators packed into the national stadium. Here is a breakdown of the injuries and doubts on either side of the red and white divide ahead of this weekend's...
Southampton were promoted to the Premier League after beating Leeds 1-0 at Wembley in the Championship play-off final. The Saints won the ‘richest game in football’ and booked their place bac
Leeds United missed out on a place in the premier league after losing to Southampton in the final
Ex-Leeds United players Pablo Hernandez, Gaetano Berardi, Olivier Dacourt, Eirik Bakke and Luciano Becchio have wished their former club the best of luck in their Championship play-off final this weekend against Southampton on X. Daniel Farke’s side saw off Norwich City in the semi-finals and take on the Saints for a place back in the Premier League as they look to secure an immediate return to the top flight following their relegation last year. Bengal Brasserie Arena Quarter – serving...
Leeds United have failed in their bid for an immediate Premier League return - so what next for the Whites? Daniel Farke’s team saw their bid for promotion go down to the Championship play-offs, which ended with Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Wembley final. After weeks of uncertainty, Leeds now know that next season will begin with another campaign in the second tier and the 2024-25 Championship season will begin over the weekend of August 10-11. The fixtures for next season’s...
Here is what our YEP Jury have had to say on Sunday afternoon’s Championship play-off against Southampton at Wembley. Bengal Brasserie Arena Quarter – serving authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of the city. Proudly supporting Leeds United and the YEP. DAVID WATKINS So, it all comes down to this; beat Southampton at Wembley and the Premier League riches are ours again. Lose, and it’s another 46-game slog in the Championship next season, with no guarantee we’d be as competitive as we’ve been...
Leeds United will face Southampton in the EFL Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. The Whites are potentially just 90 minutes away from securing an instant return to the Premier League, but play-offs have not been kind to the club in the past, and Daniel Farke’s men will have to battle that narrative this weekend. Both of this weekend’s finalists have taken similar paths to the final, drawing 0-0 in their respective first legs, while both won comfortable in the second,...
Leeds United will make their long-awaited return to Wembley when they face Southampton in the Championship play-off final on Sunday. Daniel Farke’s side are just 90 minutes away from what they hope will be an instant return to the Premier League. It’s been 16 years since Leeds supporters last made the long and nervy trip to Wembley, with Leeds having only been involved in the play-offs once in that time - a semi-final elimination at the hands of Derby County. Despite being such a long time ago,...
Leeds United will wear their famous all-white kit for Sunday’s Championship play-off final after being confirmed as the ‘home’ team. Daniel Farke’s men face Southampton at Wembley with an instant return to the Premier League up for grabs as both sides look to join Leicester City and Ipswich Town in the top-flight. The newly-relegated pair finished third and fourth respectively during the regular campaign. It is those league finishes that decide who will wear what kit in the final, with the...
The Whites will play in the Championship again next season after a 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Wembley, as the play-offs curse continues. More than 35,000 Leeds fans travelled to London for the game - and back home the dissapointment can be felt across the city. Yorkshire Evening Post readers have had a lot to say following the defeat. Don Robins said the result was “inevitable”, while Marie Jeffery said: “Glad it's half term. School would be a very grumpy place this week.” Paul Chapman added:...