Leicester City achieved promotion to the Premier League following Leeds United’s surprising 4-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers. This victory placed Leicester at the top of the Championship standings with 94 points and only two games remaining. Leeds, on the other hand, remained in second place with 90 points but with just one game left to play. Ipswich Town, in third place with 89 points and three games remaining, still had a chance to overtake Leeds for the second automatic promotion spot. Leeds manager Daniel Farke acknowledged that automatic promotion was no longer solely in their control, expressing determination to keep fighting until the final match against Southampton.
Leicester’s promotion comes as a remarkable achievement, considering they were relegated from the Premier League just last season. The team’s final fixtures include a match against Preston followed by a home game against Blackburn to close out the season. Leeds faced the prospect of dropping out of the top two if Ipswich secured wins in their upcoming matches. Should Ipswich emerge victorious, they would secure promotion while Leeds would have to contend in the playoffs.
Farke extended congratulations to QPR for their performance and to Leicester for their promotion. Despite a rocky season that saw Leicester facing challenges and scrutiny due to alleged PSR breaches, their strong performance in recent matches has positioned them for a return to the Premier League. QPR’s victory over Leeds not only secured their survival in the Championship but also marked an impressive turnaround under manager Marti Cifuentes.
The triumph for Leicester and QPR contrasts the disappointment for Leeds, who now face uncertainty regarding their promotion hopes. As the Championship season draws to a close, the battle for promotion intensifies, promising captivating matchups and an exciting finale for fans and teams alike.
