Opta makes promotion race prediction as Leeds United, Ipswich Town and Leicester City eye success
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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— The promotion battle at top of the Championship looks set to go down to the wire. That's according to Opta, at least, who are predicting both Leeds United and Ipswich Town to avoid potential banana skins on the penultimate weekend. Daniel Farke takes his Leeds side to QPR this evening and the Whites know that if they are to give themselves the best chance of winning automatic promotion, nothing less than a win will do. United got over the line on Monday night by edging out Middlesbrough and...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Ipswich Town man reveals when promotion conversations started amid Leeds United race. Axel Tuanzebe has revealed that talk of automatic promotion was present at Ipswich Town as early as September. Ipswich defied all odds to secure a second consecutive promotion after pipping Leeds United to second place on the final day. The Tractor Boys managed to rediscover form at the perfect time, winning their last two to join Leicester City as a Premier League team from next season. Having only come up from League One last season, Ipswich were widely expected to drop off as the three...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Championship most fouled teams: Where Leeds United rank against Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Southampton and more. Leeds United’s regular season ended on a disappointing note after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Southampton. A second defeat at Elland Road in less than a month consigned Daniel Farke’s side to the play-offs and a two-legged semi-final tie against Norwich City. Despite the stuttering finish, Leeds have enjoyed some incredible moments this season and fans have been entertained by a young and exciting group. Particularly in attack, the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter have...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Championship form table highlights Leeds United struggles compared to Leicester City and Ipswich Town. Leeds United have endured a torrid few weeks and could miss out on automatic promotion from the Championship as a result. A humbling 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers on Friday stopped Daniel Farke’s side from pulling four points clear of Ipswich Town, who could now go second this evening if they take anything from Coventry City. United were top of the Championship during the March international break after an incredible 15-game unbeaten run saw them claw back 17 points on previous leaders...