Leeds United Clinch Championship Title in Dramatic Fashion

Leeds United have secured a triumphant return to the Premier League, clinching the 2024–25 EFL Championship title on goal difference after a thrilling final day of the season. Daniel Farke’s side finished level on 100 points with Burnley but edged them out with a superior goal difference of +65 compared to Burnley’s +53.

The decisive moment came on May 3, 2025, when Manor Solomon scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner in a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle, ensuring Leeds topped the table.

Season Overview

• Final Record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 4 losses

• Goals Scored: 95

• Goals Conceded: 30

• Goal Difference: +65

• Points: 100

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Leeds matched their club record of 28 league wins in a season, previously set under Marcelo Bielsa in the 2019–20 campaign.

Key Players

• Joël Piroe: Top scorer with 19 goals in all competitions.

• Daniel James: Contributed 12 goals.

• Manor Solomon: Added 10 goals, including the crucial final-day winner.

• Brenden Aaronson and Wilfried Gnonto: Each netted 9 goals.

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Defensive Strength

Leeds boasted the best defensive record in the Championship, conceding just 30 goals over 46 matches.

Home Fortress

Elland Road proved to be a fortress, with Leeds winning 18 of their 23 home games, drawing 4, and losing just once, scoring 61 goals and conceding only 12. (AiScore)

Looking Ahead

With promotion secured, Leeds United will return to the Premier League for the 2025–26 season, which is set to commence on the weekend of August 16–17, 2025.

The club will aim to strengthen their squad during the summer transfer window to ensure competitiveness in the top flight

Leeds United's 2024–25 season will be remembered for its resilience, attacking prowess, and a dramatic conclusion that secured their place back among England's elite.