By Leeds United and Burnley are celebrating their return to the Premier League after commanding wins on Easter Monday that confirmed their promotion from the Championship.
Leeds, back in the top flight after a two-year absence, demolished Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road, with an incredible five goals scored before halftime. Meanwhile, Burnley edged Sheffield United 2-1 at Turf Moor, extending their unbeaten run to 31 league matches and sealing an immediate comeback after last season’s relegation.
For Leeds, promotion couldn’t have come at a better time. The club posted a £60.8 million loss in the 2023-24 season, nearly double the previous year’s deficit. Without promotion, they’d have lost their parachute payments and likely been forced to offload key players.
Under Daniel Farke, Leeds now boast the Championship’s most potent attack, while Scott Parker’s Burnley, despite a squad overhaul last summer, own the meanest defence. Burnley’s transformation is stunning: unbeaten at home, 12 consecutive clean sheets, and only 15 goals conceded in 44 matches—a pace that could smash the all-time defensive record in the league.
With both clubs tied at 94 points after 44 games, the final two matches will decide who lifts the Championship trophy. Burnley head to QPR on Saturday, while Leeds visit Bristol City next Monday in what promises to be a thrilling title race finale.
