Burnley’s gamers have fun their victory over Sheffield United – Getty Pictures/Alex Livesey
Two first-half objectives from Josh Brownhill hauled Scott Parker and Burnley over the ending line of their try to return to the Premier League after a one-year absence.
In a de facto play-off closing, for Burnley at the least, the victory assured Parker’s crew of one of many two automated promotion locations, together with , whereas condemning Sheffield United to the play-offs.
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In eight earlier makes an attempt, United have by no means succeeded in successful promotion through the play-offs.
Brownhill’s first aim, after 28 minutes, was an instinctive end after Ben Brereton Díaz had been unlucky to have his headed clearance rebound off CJ Egan-Riley into the trail of Josh Cullen.
His strike was properly saved by Michael Cooper however Brownhill responded first, forcing the ball over the road from shut vary to present Burnley a lead that may solely final for 9 minutes.
Chris Wilder was rewarded for an formidable strategy, from which United successfully performed with 4 forwards when in possession, as Tom Cannon equalised.
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For as soon as, Burnley’s defence was discovered missing, because the spectacular Gus Hamer performed a cross inside full-back Connor Roberts for Cannon, who stepped over the ball earlier than burying his shot into the roof of the web.
Regardless of conceding that aim, Burnley continued to benefit from the higher of the late exchanges of the primary half and, a minute earlier than the break, had been forward once more after Anel Ahmedhodzic made a rash problem on Hannibal Mejbri.
Brownhill retained his composure to ship Cooper the flawed method with a crisp penalty into the bottom-right-hand nook of the aim.
With Burnley not having conceded multiple aim in any Championship recreation this season, the dimensions of United’s process was appreciable.
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And the hosts sometimes appeared harmful on the break, with Lucas Pires main the perfect of them early within the half, resulting in Mejbri’s shot being deflected large.
In response, Cannon led United on an identical assault, choosing the right cross to Brereton Díaz, whose wild shot flew over.
It led to a nervous finale, however one through which James Trafford didn’t have a critical save to make, and Sam McCallum’s injury-time header flew excessive over his web, his crew’s final effort of the day.
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08:28 PM BSTWilder: “It’s actually not all doom and gloom from me’
Sheffield United supervisor talking to Sky Sports activities:
Congratulations to Daniel and Leeds United, congratulations to Scott Parker and Burnley. We are able to nonetheless get to 90 factors, this season’s not been a failure. It’s not been misplaced right here – you possibly can’t lose to Plymouth Argyle, backside of the league, or lose three video games in a row.
I believed we had been all the time in it, the objectives we conceded weren’t like us … second half we had a go, wanted to make higher choices in and round their field. We’re third, we will nonetheless go up by the play-offs – it’s actually not all doom and gloom from me.
08:23 PM BSTFarke: ‘Don’t scare me with the Premier League tonight’
Leeds supervisor Daniel Farke talking to Sky Sports activities:
This is without doubt one of the most emotional golf equipment on this nation, so it’s by no means straightforward – it’s a heavy shirt to put on, and we have now delivered in nice model. We deserve it, we’re again the place we belong.
[After losing to Southampton] we needed to rebuild once more, beneath tight [financial] restrictions. Such a tough race, with robust opponents. All of the compliments go to my lads. We watched the final 5 minutes of Burnley collectively, and we’ll have a number of drinks at the least.
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Is he trying ahead to subsequent season?
Don’t scare me with the Premier League tonight! All three promoted groups are coming again down once more. We have now to earn a spot as a longtime Premier League aspect. And the way in regards to the title? We have now to have fun, it’s necessary. I’m occupied with the following drink! I’ll lead the social gathering, that’s for positive.
08:21 PM BSTChampionship title remains to be up for grabs
Daniel Farke’s aspect have an enormous benefit in aim distinction, so two wins from their final two video games will certainly safe the title!
Leeds fixtures: Bristol Metropolis (H, April 28), Plymouth (A, Might 3)
Burnley fixtures: QPR (A, April 26), Millwall (H, Might 3)
08:20 PM BSTBurnley’s defence duo
CJ Egan-Riley and Maxime Esteve talking to Sky Sports activities.
“We’ve had such an important chemistry and work ethic this season,” says Egan-Riley.
“All credit score to the supervisor, he’s given me this opportunity. The Premier League is the head, for this membership we’re superb.”
Esteve says: “CJ is a high participant, we’re a high crew, we’ve solely misplaced twice this season. I’m very proud. This can be a Premier League membership.”
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08:10 PM BSTCelebrations proceed at Turf Moor . . .08:05 PM BSTFarke praises promoted Leeds gamers
Leeds supervisor Daniel Farke saluted his gamers for holding their nerve after a 6-0 dwelling win in opposition to Stoke helped seal promotion again to the Premier League.
How the gamers have dealt with the previous couple of weeks throughout this crunch-time interval when there’s plenty of stress on them,” he mentioned.
The best way we have now carried out in the previous couple of weeks, the spirit and high quality of the performances and the consistency of the outcomes, particularly with the clear sheets, has been second to none.
It’s actually superb and all of the credit score goes to the boys for the best way they’ve dealt with this case, not simply the standard of the efficiency, however the mentality and spirit has been unbelievable.
08:04 PM BSTThe celebrations at Turf Moor
Gamers of Burnley have fun their crew’s promotion to the Premier League – Getty Pictures/Alex Livesey
Burnley’s gamers have fun promotion to the Premier League on the pitch – PA/Martin Rickett
Burnley followers at Turf Moor celebrating their crew’s promotion to the Premier League – PA/Martin Rickett
07:58 PM BSTParker: ‘This one is totally different, this one is particular’
Burnley supervisor Scott Parker talking to Sky Sports activities:
It means every thing. We set on a mission to get promoted and there have been numerous ups and down. It has been nothing wanting unbelievable.
So happy with the younger group, who’ve dedicated and given every thing.
We received to the Premier League. Exhausting work, as cliche because it sounds, nevertheless it’s the arduous details. I construct my complete life on arduous work and I attempted to instil that on this group.
They dedicated to it and with that, we have now high quality. The main factor for me is the togetherness. It’s got us to the place we should be.
On his different promotions as a supervisor:
This one feels higher! It feels particular. Bumps within the highway as a supervisor however it’s not about me.
Dropping my job at Bournemouth and going to [Club] Brugge and shedding my job. I took a 12 months out and knew there was an enormous problem right here.
I’m relieved. The highlight shines on gamers and myself however the sacrifice households make, they deserve these moments.
07:55 PM BSTPremier League promotion sparks wild celebrations at Elland Road07:53 PM BSTFrom Texas to Turf Moor
Former NFL star, JJ Watt turned a minority proprietor in Burnley in Might 2023, alongside his spouse Kealia Watt.
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He celebrates the membership’s promotion again to the Premier League.
07:48 PM BSTAmpadu: ‘I can’t sum it up into phrases!’
Leeds defender Ethan Ampadu talking to Sky Sports activities:
I don’t suppose so! Very proud. A whole lot of positivity. We nonetheless have one other goal however we’ll take pleasure in this tonight. Then we’ll attempt to do the complete factor.
We didn’t know what was going to occur. This can be a little enhance however we have now two extra video games.
I can’t sum it up. A whole lot of ready round nevertheless it has gone our method. Actually satisfying second.
Burnley most likely are too [winning the title]. Hopefully at present offers us an enormous enhance. Two extra to go, let’s attempt to do it. We are going to take pleasure in at present.
07:47 PM BSTBurnley shut in on unbeaten document
With that victory in opposition to Sheffield United, Burnley haven’t solely secured promotion to the Premier League, however they’ve additionally now gone 31 regular-season Championship video games unbeaten.
In the event that they keep away from defeat of their closing two video games, Scott Parker’s aspect will match the 33-match document set by Studying in 2005-06.
07:43 PM BSTWhat a second for Scott Parker!
Scott Parker has been up within the stand speaking to Burnley’s possession, and sharing a second along with his spouse.
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As he walks again throughout the pitch, he look overwhelmed with emotion! Expectations had been low, when he was introduced as Vincent Kompany’s alternative.
The best way he has rebuilt the crew has been so spectacular and he’s earned one other crack on the Premier League.
07:38 PM BSTBrownhill: ‘We’ve bored our option to the Premier League!’
Burnley captain Josh Brownhill talking to Sky Sports activities:
Truthfully, I’m speechless. All of the arduous work this season. We had been written off and we’ve been referred to as boring… however we’ve bored our option to the Premier League!
It’s unbelievable. It takes a complete crew, it takes everyone. I can’t imagine it. All of the arduous work, we’re again within the Premier League!
To go forward, we had been buzzing. To go stage, you may panic however the composure, I’m so delighted.
A whole lot of lads is not going to sleep! I’m so buzzing for the lads who haven’t performed Premier League soccer. I’m over the moon.
07:34 PM BSTThe aim that sealed Burnley’s promotion . . .07:32 PM BSTParty has began at Turf Moor
The gamers huddle collectively and have fun and the followers run on to the pitch.
07:28 PM BSTFull time: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Burnley and Leeds are promoted to the Premier League!
Josh Brownhill’s two objectives has sealed all three factors for Scott Parker’s aspect. Will probably be the play-offs for Chris Wilder’s aspect.
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There are jubilant scenes at Elland Roda because the Leeds gamers have fun!
07:27 PM BST90 min+6: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Josh Laurent drives the hosts up the pitch and wins a throw for his aspect. Thirty seconds to play at Turf Moor!
07:24 PM BST90 min+4: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Robinson whips in a cross for the guests that McCallum heads over the bar from some 15 yards out.
Burnley and Leeds are so near Premier League promotion. Two minutes or so away from social gathering time.
07:23 PM BST90 min+2: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
The guests hurl a cross to the again stick however Burnley’s nearly impenetrable backline this season cope with the menace. They’re defending for thier lives.
07:22 PM BST90 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Six minutes of added time to be performed at Turf Moor. Can Sheffield United spoil Burnley’s promotion social gathering?
07:21 PM BST88 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Sheffield United haven’t appeared like scoring on this second half. In the meantime, Burnley simply have to see out the job.
07:20 PM BST86 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Two extra modifications for Burnley, as their captain and double goalscorer Josh Brownhill is heading off. May his objectives be those sending them into the Premier League?
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He’s changed by Joe Worrall, with Ashley Barnes changing Zian Flemming.
07:19 PM BST84 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Rak-Sakyi tees up Seriki for a cross however Burnley clear it away. Josh Laurents wins it in midfield and runs with the ball, however he’s stopped earlier than he could cause any additional injury at Turf Moor.
07:16 PM BST82 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
As issues stands, Sheffield United want two objectives to cease the Leeds social gathering.
You’ll be able to sense the anticipation round Turf Moor, because the followers know the way shut they’re to a return to the Premier League.
07:14 PM BST80 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
One other substitution at Turf Moor. Former Liverpool participant Rhian Brewster for Peck for the guests.
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In the meantime, Hamer tries to take issues into his personal arms and fires a shot large from 25 yards out.
Is it kitchen sink time for Sheffield United?
07:12 PM BST78 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Josh Cullen begins an assault for Burnley who reveals sensible composure to elevate the ball over the top of two Sheffield United gamers.
The assault ends with Cullen attending to the sting of the field however he flashes it throughout the face of aim from the left and the guests’ backline can clear.
07:10 PM BST76 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Scott Parker makes one other change. Sarmiento is on for Hannibal.
07:09 PM BST74 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Sheffield United want to show the screw on! They want at the least one aim to maintain their promotion dream alive however realistically two objectives to claw again the factors deficit to Burnley.
07:06 PM BST72 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Lower than 20 minutes to play at Turf Moor, how are you feeling Leeds and Burnley followers?
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In the meantime, sensible play from Fleming to attract a foul from Ahmedhodzic. Chris Wilder makes two extra modifications for the guests. Seriki nand McCallum are on for the closing levels at Turf Moor.
07:04 PM BST70 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Sheffield United are having to take dangers now! As Rak-Sakyi hangs up the ball to the again stick, which the hosts’ backline defend properly earlier than launching a counter.
07:02 PM BST68 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
A yellow card is given to Lucas Pires who brings down Sheffield United winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on the sting of the field and goes into the referee’s guide. It’s a free-kick from a good place for the guests however Burrows wastes the chance by firing it over.
07:01 PM BST66 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Hannibal is proving to be a proper handful! He expenses ahead and tries to deliver Laurent into play. Nevertheless, his cross is properly blocked by Sydie Peck on the slide.
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Burnley attempt to re-work it Zian Flemming and he curls it in direction of aim from simply exterior the field nevertheless it goes straight to goalkeeper Michael Cooper.
06:59 PM BST64 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
The guests are beginning to apply the stress right here, As Sydie Peck hammers a low cross to the close to put up and Anel Ahmedhozi is making an attempt to get on the tip of it however but once more Burnley defender Maxime Esteve blocks the hassle.
06:56 PM BST62 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Burnley defender Esteve is having a incredible recreation! He welcomes Tyrese Campbell to Turf Moor by shoulder barging the striker off the ball and to the bottom because it runs out for a goal-kick.
06:53 PM BST60 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Right here we go, Burnley and Leeds are actually simply half-hour away from a return to the Premier League.
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06:52 PM BST58 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Brereton Diaz is in once more, as Anthony will get a slight contact of the ball. Neat work from each Sheffield United gamers.
Nevertheless, that would be the striker’s closing motion of the sport as Rak-Sakyi and Campbell are on at Turf Moor.
06:49 PM BST56 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Gus Hamer has began this second half properly for Sheffield United! He performs a elegant cross to Tom Cannon who drives in direction of aim and lays it out to the appropriate for Ben Brereton Diaz who can solely blaze it over the crossbar.
06:47 PM BST54 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
A damning statistic for Sheffield United followers. Burnley haven’t conceded two objectives in a single Championship recreation but this season.
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One other hurdle that Chis Wilder’s aspect must overcome within the subsequent 36 minutes or so.
06:45 PM BST52 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
The hosts are settling properly into this second half and are gaining management of the sport. Hannibal Mejbri is rising into this recreation and having fun with himself out at Turf Moor. They launch a counter-attack which is labored to Marcus Edwards who tees up Mejbri however his shot is deflected behind for a nook.
06:43 PM BST50 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
The hosts’ defence are taking part in the ball amongst themselves, with Sheffield United unsure when to push and when to sit down again.,
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As I sort, Gus Hamer makes an attempt to unlock Burnley’s cussed backline. He’s pushing for the equaliser however the hosts stay calm to the menace.
06:40 PM BST48 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Josh Brownhill tries to tee up Hannibal with a neat cross however he will get his timing flawed.
06:39 PM BST46 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Away we go once more for the most important half of soccer within the Championship season to this point.
Can Sheffield United come from behind to spoil the social gathering and save their very own automated promotion bid?
06:25 PM BSTHalf-time: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Two objectives from Josh Brownhill means Burnley are 45 minutes away from a return to the Premier League.
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As issues stands, the consequence would additionally guarantee Leeds had been promoted tonight too.
06:23 PM BST45+1: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Robinson goes into the referee’s guide. Shefffield United look rattled right here, with Brereton Diaz crashing into Hannibal.
A horrible problem, with Chris Wilder trying unimpressed from the touchline at Turf Moor.
06:21 PM BST43 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
Three minutes of added time at Turf Moor.
06:19 PM BST41 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
That was a elegant penalty from Brownhill. Simply trying on the replay, he slots it arduous and low into the underside proper nook, sending Sheffield United’s goalkeeper Michael Cooper the flawed away! He scores his Sixteenth league aim of the season.
06:16 PM BST38 min: Burnley 2 Sheffield United 1
PENALTY!
The hosts have a penalty. Hannibal Mejbri is introduced down inside the world by Anel Ahmedhodzic and the hosts can haven’t any complaints about that.
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Burnley captain Josh Brownhill makes no mistake from the spot!
06:12 PM BST35 min: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 1
GOALLL!
And identical to that… we’re stage at Turf Moor!
Good weight of cross from Gus Harmer who drives into the field on the left! Tom Cannon thunders his effort into the roof of the web.
As issues stand, Leeds would nonetheless be promoted, however Burnley’s promotion push to the Premier League would go on.
06:09 PM BST31 min: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
Sheffied United are gaining momentum right here! They work one other nook properly and Gus Harmer finds himself with house from 25 yards out from aim.
Nevertheless, his effort goes straight into the arms of James Trafford within the hosts aim.
06:08 PM BST29 min: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
What an opportunity for Kiefer Moore! He was nearly on aim for Sheffield United, as he muscled his method into the field! He manages to get a shot away however Maxine Esteve does brilliantly to slip in and block Moore’s effort.
06:03 PM BST27 min: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
GOALLL!
Kiefer Moore sees his clearance deflected into the trail of Josh Cullen on the appropriate aspect of the field. Cullen’s shot is saved by Michael Coopoer however Josh Brownhill reacts the quickest and hammers the rebound into the roof of the aim from shut vary.
06:01 PM BST25 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Burnley are simply beginning to take a bit extra management of this recreation now! Cooper is examined once more! Edwards creates the house however the angle was in opposition to him.
05:59 PM BST23 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
That was harmful from Sheffield United’s goalkeeper Michael Cooper. The guests play the ball again to Cooper and he’s beneath immense stress from Hannibal Mejbri however Cooper drops a shoulder and brings the ball away.
05:57 PM BST21 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Edward floats a elegant ball over to Anthony, who brings it down and tries to tackle Choudhury. He believes he has received a nook however the referee indicators for the aim kick.
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In the meantime, the Turf Moor are doing their upmost to elevate the ambiance. However this contest was all the time going to be cagey.
05:53 PM BST19 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Gustavo Hamer sends the free-kick ahead nevertheless it runs all the best way out of play. Not a lot accuracy from either side within the closing third, such are the excessive stakes. Nervy occasions at Turf Moor.
05:50 PM BST17 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Burnley captain Josh Brownhill is available in late on Sheffield United playmaker Gus Hamer. The referee offers a foul and Brownhill will get away with none card given.
05:48 PM BST15 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Tom Cannon has a chance on aim however it’s blocked by Burnley defender Esteve. It appeared like Cannon was away however Esteve did properly to get throughout and intervene.
05:47 PM BST13 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Sheffield United are making their intent clear at Turf Moor. 4 photographs and two heading in the right direction contained in the opening 13 minutes for the guests. Chris Wilder’s aspect know it’s a must-win recreation for them, if they’re to have any hopes of automated promotion to the Premier League.
05:45 PM BST11 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Kieffer Moore has began this recreation properly and assessments Trafford once more. The striker peeled off properly however must do extra along with his effort to beat the Burnley goalkeeper from that distance.
05:43 PM BST9 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
What an opportunity! The ball breaks to Burrows on the sting of the field and he hammers it over the crossbar. His effort wanted extra energy.
05:41 PM BST7 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Burnley launch ahead however Sheffield United’s Anel Ahmedhodzic comes steaming into the problem with Zian Fleming and catches the midfielder on the top.
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Chris Wilder is asking for calm from the touchline throughout these opening exchanges at Turf Moor. Nothing foolish from his gamers as Sheffield United try to handle massive expectations.
05:37 PM BST5 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
Now, Burnley are straight up the opposite finish on the assault however the referee spots a foul by Hannibal Mejbri and the transfer breaks down.
Turf Moor is booming and the group are expectant.
05:35 PM BST3 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
What a begin for the guests! They get into the Burnley field on the appropriate with Tom Cannon. He pulls it again for Kieffer Moore who will get on effort heading in the right direction from about 10 yards out.
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Nevertheless, his shot goes straight at James Trafford within the Burnley aim, which is fortunate for the hosts.
05:31 PM BST1 min: Burnley 0 Sheffield United 0
After a pleasant handshake between each captains, we’re underway at Turf Moor with Sheffield United kicking issues off going from proper to left.
05:26 PM BSTThe groups are out
Right here we go, each groups are making their method out of the tunnel at Turf Moor with kick-off minutes away!
05:25 PM BSTThe motion continues
It’s now time for an additional large recreation within the Championship.The stakes couldn’t be increased! If Sheffield United fail to win, Leeds United can be promoted to the Premier League.
In the meantime, if Burnley win, they may even safe promotion to the top-flight.
Stick with Telegraph Sport for the newest updates.
05:04 PM BSTFT: Leeds 6 Stoke 0
Joel Piroe’s first-half ‘poker’ lays the platform for an Easter Monday demolition of Stoke.
Leeds United can now nearly contact promotion.
05:02 PM BSTFT: Portsmouth 1 Watford 0
A slender victory however an enormous one for Portsmouth who’re staying up because of this dwelling win.
05:02 PM BSTFT: Luton 3 Bristol Metropolis 1
Matt Bloomfield is on the pitch celebrating as Luton document their fifth win in 10 matches that would assist propel them to security.
05:00 PM BSTFT: West Brom 1 Derby 3
Large win for Derby, whose survival prospects stay intact.
04:59 PM BSTFT: Sheff Wed 2 Middlesbrough 1
A sorry consequence for Michael Carrick’s aspect as one other defeat dents their top-six hopes.
04:58 PM BSTFT: Millwall 3 Norwich 1
A win for Millwall retains their promotion prospects alive.
04:57 PM BSTFT: QPR 1 Swansea 2
Swansea make it 5 wins on the trot on the expense of QPR.
04:56 PM BSTFT: Plymouth 3 Coventry 1
A incredible victory for Plymouth, who’re threatening to stage an important escape, whereas Frank Lampard’s top-six hopes endure a serious setback.
04:55 PM BSTFT: Cardiff 1 Oxford 1
Aaron Ramsey’s aspect can’t maintain on to a lead as Oxford’s equaliser boosts lifts them out of the underside three.
04:54 PM BSTFT: Sunderland 0 Blackburn 1
Sunderland have now misplaced three in a row.
04:53 PM BST89mins: Leeds 6 Stoke 0
“If Harry scores, we’re on the pitch” is the mantra round Elland Street now following the introduction of 16-year-old Harry Grey.
His great-uncle Eddie, a Leeds legend, appears very emotional within the director’s field as {the teenager} makes his bow.
04:51 PM BST89mins: Sheffield Wed 2 Middlesbrough 1
GOAAALLL!!!!
This can be a main blow to Middlesbrough’s hopes of a top-six end. Anthony Musaba retains his calm when throughout him are shedding their cool within the penalty space.
04:49 PM BST87mins: West Brom 1 Derby 3
GOAAALLL!!!
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has had an injury-plagued season however he has simply come off the bench to attain an exquisite decisive aim for Derby.
He reveals an important flip of tempo to race down the left channel and end type a good angle.
As issues stand Derby are shifting out of the relegation zone!
04:40 PM BST79mins: Cardiff 1 Oxford 1
Cameron Brannagan has simply deflated Cardiff’s massive blue balloon with an exquisite free-kick.
It’s a aim that would pull Oxford away from the drop zone and go away Cardiff very a lot nonetheless in it.
04:36 PM BST72mins: Luton 3 Bristol Metropolis 1
GOAAALLL!!!
Luton have scored a large aim. It’s Isaiah Jones who’ve give the house aspect a two-goal lead and preserve their survival hopes alive.
04:34 PM BST70mins: West Brom 1 Derby 2
GOAAALLL!!!
It’s not completed but at The Hawthorns as Adam Arnstrong has struck for the hosts to present Derby followers trigger for concern.
04:33 PM BST69mins: Millwall 3 Norwich 1
GOAAALLL!!!
Mihailo Ivanovic scores his second aim of the day to maintain Millwall’s promotion hopes on target.
They’re simply three factors off the promotion locations as issues stand.
04:32 PM BST72mins: QPR 1 Swansea 2
GOOOAAALLL!!!
Karamoko Dembele pulls one again for the hosts.
04:26 PM BST67mins: Hull 2 Preston 1
GOAAALLLL!!!!
It’s that man Joe Gelhardt once more. And he’s scored along with his second penalty of the day.
Hull had been in serious trouble once they went 1-0 down however now it’s Preston who’re being sucked into the relegation dogfight.
Excessive drama on Humberside.
04:25 PM BST65mins: Plymouth 3 Coventry 1
GOAAALLL!!!!
That is turning right into a nightmare for Frank Lampard.
His aspect have dominated possession however Argylke have discovered the leading edge up entrance.
Mustapha Bundu has struck once more for Miron Muslic’s aspect, who may but get out of the mess they received into beneath Wayne Rooney.
04:22 PM BST60mins: Leeds 6 Stoke 0
GOAAALLLL!!!
Leeds are operating riot now. Solomon sends over an inviting cross and Wilfred Gnonto is there to move dwelling.
This might get embarrassing for Stoke.
04:20 PM BST59mins: Luton 2 Bristol Metropolis 1
GOAAALLLL!!!!
Carlton Morris was scoring for enjoyable within the Premier League final 12 months however has not discovered it really easy within the second tier.
However the striker has struck what might be a vital aim at Kenilworth Street to revive the Hatters’ lead.
04:18 PM BST56mins: Cardiff 1 Oxford 0
GOAAALLL!!!
And Aaron Ramsey seems to be bringing Cardiff luck.
Youssef Salech vegetation a header previous Jamie Cummins and cups his ear to the away followers.
Large aim for Cardiff.
04:16 PM BST55mins: QPR 0 Swansea 2
GOAAALLL!!!
And Swansea are going swimmingly, as Harry Darling lives as much as his identify for the guests.
04:14 PM BST54mins: Sheffield Wed 1 Middlesbrough 1
GOOOAAALLL!!!
Josh Windass has levelled for Wednesday.
The striker pokes out an outstretched leg on the far put up for a aim that, because it stands, knocks Boro out of the highest six.
04:11 PM BST53 minutes: Luton 1 Bristol Metropolis 1
GOOOAAALLL!!!
That’s an outstanding equaliser from George Tanner, who has equalised along with his first aim since August, an excellent volley from the sting of the world.
04:09 PM BST49 minutes: Luton 1 Bristol Metropolis 0
GOOOOAAALLL!!!
Thelo Aasgaard has scored a doubtlessly large aim for Luton, to spice up their hope of staying up.
Dangerous information for Bristol Metropolis, who’re clinging on to fifth place.
04:07 PM BST46mins: Hull 1 Preston 1
GOOOOAAALLL!!!
Joe Gelhardt was fouled within the Preston space and the on-loan Leeds striker picked himself as much as rating the penalty for Hull.
That’s his third aim for the hosts.
03:51 PM BST45mins: Millwall 2 Norwich 1
GOAAALLLL!!!
Norwich have pulled a aim again by Shane Duffy.
All the time lethal on set-pieces the Irish defender rises highest to satisfy a nook and energy it previous George Evans
03:49 PM BSTHT: Leeds 5 Stoke 0
Leeds are 5-0 up however the scoreline doesn’t do justice to their superiority. It may simply – and possibly must be – six or seven. Stoke have been stunning on the again, however Leeds have been rampant. Gnonto very good, Piroe lethal.
03:48 PM BST45mins: Plymouth 2 Coventry 1
GOOOOAAAALLLS!!!
No sooner had Argyle prolonged their lead by Ryan Hardie than Frank Lampard’s males roused themselves and charged up the opposite finish to tug one again. Haji Wright is the person who has give the guests hope of a vital comeback.
03:45 PM BST41mins: Leeds 5 Stoke 0
GOAAAALLLL!!!
And Piroe is having an absolute subject day.
He’s simply scored his fourth aim to make sure a really Blissful Easter Monday for Leeds followers.
03:43 PM BST44mins: Millwall 2-0 Norwich
GOAAALLL!!!!
Millwall haven’t given up on their promotion cost simply but and so they have doubled their lead in opposition to Norwich.
Femi Azeez is it’s who scores in opposition to a Norwich aspect who look to have given up on their season already.
03:41 PM BST40mins: Plymouth 1 Coventry 0
GOAAALLL!
Plymouth have given their survival hopes a shot within the arm as Mustapha Bundu offers the hosts the lead.
As issues stand the hosts are shifting off the underside and are solely two factors from security.
It’s a fluid state of affairs although.
03:39 PM BST30mins: QPR 0 Swansea 1
GOAAAALLL!!!
Swansea are having an outstanding finish to the season with 4 wins on the spin.
They usually might be about to make it 5, due to an personal aim by Morgan Fox.
03:36 PM BST36mins: Hull 0 Preston 1
GOAAALLL!!!!
Lewis Gibson hits his first aim of the season as Preston edge forward in opposition to relegation-threatened Hull.
03:35 PM BST33mins: Sunderland 0 Blackburn 1
GOAALLL!
Blackburn are on target to win their third match in a row.
Tyrhys Dolan strikes to present Blackburn the lead.
03:33 PM BST30mins: West Brom 0 Derby 2
GOAALLL!
Derby rating from one other set-piece.
Jerry Yates is heading in the right direction as he converts Clarke’s cross.
03:30 PM BST26 minutes: Leeds 4 Stoke Metropolis 0
GOAAALLL!
And Daniel Farke’s aspect are doing their damnedest to keep away from the stress of the play-offs.
Junior Firpo scrambles dwelling an untidy end to get the social gathering rocking in West Yorkshire.
That is loopy. Leeds United are 4-0 up now. Junior Firpo with an nearly apologetic end.
Extra delight within the dwelling stands. Extra perception that promotion can be secured.
03:28 PM BST26mins: Portsmouth 1 Watford 0
GOAAALLL!
Portsmouth have taken one other step nearer to staying up.
Colby Bishop finishes properly to present Pompey hope after Egil Selvik fumbled Josh Murphy’s cross.
That’s his eleventh aim of the season.
The south coast aspect are protected as issues stand.
03:26 PM BST22mins: Sheffield Wed 0 Middlesbrough 1
PENALTY MISS.
A spot-kick is awarded for a foul by Hayden Hackney on Svante Ingelsson.
However Pierce Charles makes a rare double-save from Tommy Conway.
03:23 PM BST20 minutes: Leeds 3 Stoke 0
GOAAALLLL!!!
Joel Piroe has simply scored his first hat-trick in English soccer.
The striker has now moved on to 18 objectives for the season and Leeds have strengthened their promotion hopes.
“Leeds are going, going up, Leeds are going up” is now being given airing by the house trustworthy. And why not?
Joel Piroe’s hat-trick within the first 20 minutes has put Leeds United 3-0 up and in whole management.
The house stands are rocking. Promotion looks like in touching distance now for Daniel Farke and his gamers.
03:20 PM BST15mins: Cardiff 0 Oxford 0
Cardiff have made a promising begin beneath membership legend Aaron Ramsey, who’s experiencing administration for the primary time.
Two shut efforts for the Welsh aspect – however no objectives simply but.
03:15 PM BST11mins: Sheffield Wed 0 Middlesbrough 1
GOAAALLL!!!
Finn Aziz strikes for Middlesbrough, who’ve been shedding their method in current weeks however are nonetheless in with a play-off shout.
This opener can be an enormous confidence booster in opposition to a aspect who don’t have anything actually to play for, protected as they’re from relegation.
It was an excellent end Aziz lifting the ball over the advancing goalkeeper Pierce Charles.
03:12 PM BST8 minutes: Millwall 1-0 Norwich
GOAAALLL!!!
Mihailo Ivanovic is Johnny on the spot. The cross comes opener and Ivanovic will get a knee to it to poke the ball over the road.
03:10 PM BST8 minutes: Leeds 2 Stoke 0
GOAAALLL!
Piroe strikes once more. Like London buses. No objectives for 10 video games after which two come alongside in three minutes.
Wow! Leeds United 2-0 up. Joel Piroe scores twice in as many minutes.
“No Piroe, no social gathering” rings out round Elland Street.
The stands are actually shaking right here,
03:09 PM BST6 minutes: Leeds 1 Stoke 0
GOAAALL!
It’s that man Joel Piroe who has ended his 10-match drought with a high quality opener.
03:08 PM BST7 minutes: West Brom 0 Derby 1
Eboue-Adams breaks the impasse for the guests who’re dreaming of survival.
03:06 PM BST5 minutes: Sunderland 0 Blackburn 0
No objectives but in any of our matches however Sunderland have made a optimistic begin, Wilson Isidoa coming shut with a shot because the hosts pile on the early stress.
03:01 PM BSTKick-off
Peeeep!!
And we’re beneath method within the Championship.
02:58 PM BSTBaptism of fireplace for Ramsey
Cardiff have entrusted their Championship survival to Aaron Ramsey, their membership legend.
Omer Riza was sacked on Saturday after defeat by Sheffield United left Cardiff one level from security within the Championship relegation locations.
It’s a large project for Ramsey, the previous Arsenal midfielder and boyhood Bluebirds fan, but when the 34-year-old who final performed for Cardiff on 11 March, can pull off an important escape he’ll have his personal statue in Central Sq. by the summer time.
02:49 PM BSTCardiff vs Oxford line-ups
Cardiff Metropolis: Horvath, Rinomhota, Fish, Chambers, O’Dowda, Mannsverk, Robertson, Willock, Ashford, Ng, Salech.
Subs: Turner, Goutas, Daland, Bagan, Turnbull, Colwill, Alves, Tanner, Meite.
Oxford United: Cumming, Kioso, Helik, Nelson, Bennett, Vaulks, Brannagan, Placheta, Matos, Goodrham, Bradshaw.
Subs: Ingram, Moore, Harris, Phillips, Romeny, El Mizouni, Rodrigues, Leigh,Mills.
Referee: Farai Hallam (Surrey)
02:48 PM BSTHull Metropolis vs Preston line-ups
Hull Metropolis: Pandur, Lewie Coyle, Egan, Hughes, McLoughlin, Alzate, Slater, Amrabat, Gelhardt, Kamara, Joseph.
Subs: Lo-Tutala, Jones, Joao Pedro, Vaughan, Lincoln, Puerta, Drameh, Palmer, Burstow.
Preston North Finish: Cornell, Storey, Lindsay, Gibson, Kesler-Hayden, Thordarson, Whiteman, Brady, Meghoma, Osmajic, Frokjaer-Jensen.
Subs: Stowell, Porteous, Hughes, Bauer, Mawene, Carroll, Evans, Jakobsen, Kamara.
Referee: Thomas Bramall (Sheffield).
02:47 PM BSTPortsmouth vs Watford line-ups
Portsmouth: Schmid, Williams, Poole, Atkinson, Ogilvie, Potts, Hayden, Ritchie, Aouchiche, Murphy, Bishop.
Subs: Archer, Devlin, Shaughnessy, Bramall, Pack, Dozzell, Saydee, Lang, Yengi.
Watford: Selvik, Andrews, Keben, Sierralta, Wiley, Louza, Dwomoh, Vata, Dele-Bashiru, Ince, Doumbia.
Subs: Marriott, Ngakia, Pollock, Bayo, Morris, Abankwah, Massiah-Edwards, Ramirez-Espain, Sanghrajka.
Referee: Sam Allison (Somerset).
02:46 PM BSTQPR vs Swansea Metropolis line-ups
QPR: Nardi, Dunne, Morrison, Edwards, Ashby, Varane, Colback, Kolli, Madsen, Andersen, Yang.
Subs: Walsh, Fox, Paal, Bennie, Morgan, Sutton, Chair, Dembele, Frey.
Swansea Metropolis: Vigouroux, Key, Cabango, Darling, Tymon, Goncalo Franco, Fulton, Ronald, O’Brien, Eom, Cullen.
Subs: McLaughlin, Allen, Vipotnik, Bianchini, Christie, Naughton, Delcroix, Cooper, Sam Parker.
Referee: Tom Nield (West Yorkshire).
02:46 PM BSTMillwall vs Norwich line-ups
Millwall: Evans, Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Sturge, Saville, De Norre, Azeez, Ivanovic, Cundle, Coburn.
Subs: Przewozny, Connolly, Wintle, Kelly, Langstaff, Leonard, Emakhu, Harding, Matthews.
Norwich Metropolis: Reyes, Stacey, Duffy, Cordoba, McLean, Wright, Nunez, Marcondes, Schwartau, Sargent, Sainz.
Subs: Lengthy, Doyle, McConville, Sorensen, Gibbs, Forson, Hernandez, Ben Slimane, Jones.
Referee: Elliot Bell (Merseyside).
02:45 PM BSTWest Brom vs Derby line-ups
West Bromwich Albion: Griffiths, Furlong, Bartley, Holgate, Heggem, Worth, Diakite, Fellows, Diangana, Johnston, Lankshear.
Subs: Wildsmith, Wallace, Swift, Dike, Ahearne-Grant, Frabotta, Mowatt, Armstrong, Cole.
Derby County: Vickers, Langas, Phillips, Clarke, Wilson, Adams, Armstrong, Thompson, Forsyth, Harness, Yates.
Subs: Luthra, Barkhuizen, Osborn, Mendez-Laing, Goudmijn, Jackson, Rooney, Pieters, Wheeldon.
Referee: Josh Smith (Lincolnshire).
02:44 PM BSTSheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough line-ups
Sheffield Wednesday: Pierce Charles, Valery, Otegbayo, Johnson, Shea Charles, Ingelsson, Bannan, Gassama, Windass, Paterson, Smith.
Subs: Beadle, Palmer, Hatsuse, Chalobah, Armstrong, Musaba, Jamal Lowe, Kobacki, McNeill.
Middlesbrough: Travers, Dijksteel, Howson, Van den Berg, Iling-Junior, Morris, Hackney, Forss, Whittaker, Azaz, Conway.
Subs: Glover, Barlaser, Fry, Iheanacho, Burgzorg, Edmundson, Lenihan, Giles, McCabe.
Referee: Robert Madley (West Yorkshire).
02:43 PM BSTPlymouth vs Coventry line-ups
Plymouth Argyle: Hazard, Palsson, Katic, Pleguezuelo, Szucs, Randell, Gyabi, Mumba, Hardie, Bundu, Tijani.
Subs: Grimshaw, Ogbeta, Wright, Puchacz, Boateng, Al Hajj, Baidoo, Roberts, Issaka.
Coventry Metropolis: Collins, van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Bidwell, Allen, Grimes, Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright, Simms.
Subs: Wilson, Binks, Dasilva, Paterson, Sheaf, Thomas-Asante, Eccles, Burroughs, Moore.
Referee: Andy Davies (Hampshire).
02:42 PM BSTLuton vs Bristol Metropolis line-ups
Luton City: Kaminski, Makosso, McGuinness, Bell, Jones, Mengi, Aasgaard, Walsh, Alli, Morris, Dabo.
Subs: Krul, Andersen, Nakamba, Chong, Burke, Baptiste, Hashioka, Nelson, Nordas.
Bristol Metropolis: O’Leary, Tanner, Dickie, Vyner, McCrorie, McGuane, Knight, Pring, Chook, Mehmeti, Wells.
Subs: Bajic, Roberts, Morrison, Hirakawa, Williams, Twine, Bell, Earthy,Armstrong.
Referee: John Busby (Oxfordshire).
02:41 PM BSTSunderland vs Stoke line-ups
Sunderland: Patterson, Browne, Mepham, O’Nien, Anderson, Abdul Samed, Bellingham, Aleksic, Jones, Watson, Isidor.
Subs: Moore, Neil, Roberts, Rigg, Mayenda, Hjelde, Le Payment, Bainbridge, Middlemas.
Blackburn Rovers: Toth, Brittain, Hyam, Batth, Yuri Ribeiro, Tronstad, Travis, Dolan, Woodrow, Hedges, Ohashi.
Subs: Pears, Sanderson, Pickering, Forshaw, Rankin-Costello, Montgomery, Buckley, Tyjon, Gueye.
Referee: James Bell (Yorkshire).
02:40 PM BSTGray day for Leeds?
Harry Grey is called on the bench for Leeds United for the primary time.
Hearsay has it that 16-year-old Harry – the youthful brother of Archie – is even higher than his elder sibling.
{The teenager}’s identify was cheered loudly by Leeds followers when it was learn out by the stadium announcer.
The Grey brothers’ father Andy performed for Leeds, as did his father Frank, whose brother Eddie is in fact one of many biggest gamers to have graced the white shirt.
May we see younger Harry make his debut off the bench at present?
02:38 PM BSTNice buzz at drizzly Elland Street
The ambiance is constructing properly right here at a drizzly Elland Street.
Leeds United followers are determined to see them go up routinely and keep away from the dreaded play-offs, the place they’ve recognized solely failure.
Victory over Stoke Metropolis would take Daniel Farke’s males an enormous step nearer to the Premier League forward of the Burnley-Sheffield United recreation at 5.30pm.
02:36 PM BSTLeeds vs Stoke line-ups
Leeds United: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Tanaka, Gruev, Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon, Piroe.
Subs: Meslier, Byram, Schmidt, Wober, Guilavogui, Ramazani, Fernandez, Bamford, Grey.
Stoke Metropolis: Johansson, Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Wilson-Esbrand, Pearson, Burger, Manhoef, Baker, Bae, Al Hamadi.
Subs: Bonham, Gibson, Lawal, Seko, Moran, Koumas, Gooch, Fawunmi, Gallagher.
Referee: Darren Bond (Lancashire).
02:33 PM BSTToday’s 3pm kick-offs
There are 11 matches kicking off at 3pm at present.
Cardiff Metropolis (23) vs Oxford United (19)Hull Metropolis (20) vs Preston (17)Leeds (1) vs Stoke (16)Luton (22) vs Bristol Metropolis (5)Millwall (9) vs Norwich Metropolis (13)Plymouth Argyle (24) vs Coventry Metropolis (6)Portsmouth (18) vs Watford (12)QPR (14) vs Swansea (11)West Brom (8) vs Derby County (21)Sheffield Wednesday (15) vs Middlesbrough (7)Sunderland (4) vs Blackburn (10)
02:18 PM BSTThe relegation shake-down
Solely 5 factors separate rock-bottom Plymouth from Hull Metropolis, who’re in twentieth place with 45 factors. Derby County and Luton are two factors again with 43, with Cardiff Metropolis a degree behind on 42, two forward of Argyle. However with three matches left you possibly can go all the best way as much as Sixteenth-placed Stoke Metropolis, who’ve 50 factors, to search out golf equipment nonetheless liable to the dreaded drop.
02:10 PM BSTThe play-off image
Firth-placed Bristol Metropolis are solely a degree forward of Coventry although, so the warmth is on to complete within the high six, with Middlesbrough solely three factors behind Frank Lampard’s expenses and West Brom and Millwall three factors additional again on 60 factors. Bristol Metropolis and Coventry each go to relegation-threatened sides within the type of Luton City and Plymouth Argyle respectively.
02:05 PM BSTBlack Cats in enterprise
If Leeds have turn into a successful machine fourth-placed Sunderland have faltered at simply the flawed time. Again-to-back defeats by Swansea and Bristol Metropolis have left them 10 factors behind Sheffield United with solely three to play, however their play-off place is all however safe as they’re 10 factors away from sixth-placed Coventry Metropolis, with a wholesome aim distinction, forward of their dwelling match with Blackburn Rovers.
01:51 PM BSTAvoid the play-offs in any respect prices
The excellent news for Leeds is that they beat Stoke when final they met on Boxing Day, with Joel Piroe scoring twice in a 2-0 win. The dangerous information is that Stoke have hit a good run of type of their very own. They’ve misplaced solely one in all their final seven Championship matches, and that was to a Ninetieth-minute penalty at Millwall some 5 weeks in the past.
Leeds striker Joel Piroe is the Championship’s second-top goalscorer with 15 objectives – Getty Pictures/George Wooden
“I’ve had so many video games on this loopy league, I do know what can occur,” Farke informed BBC Radio Leeds this week. “We’re in actually good condition. Whenever you hit win after win after win within the crunch-time interval it’s all the time actually good. We’re in place however nothing is completed but.”
Leeds can be determined to keep away from lacking out on the automated promotion spots having completed third final season after which missed out within the worst doable trend by shedding the play-off closing to Southampton – their fourth Premier League play-off closing defeat out of 4.
01:44 PM BSTCan Leeds march on?
Good afternoon, and welcome to Championship Clockwatch.
It’s Easter Monday and that may imply just one factor: it’s ‘squeaky bum time’ for Premier League promotion hopefuls and League One relegation battlers alike.
Later this night Burnley and Sheffield United can be going mano-a-mano as Scott Parker’s second-placed aspect host the Blades, in third, however earlier than then Leeds United take centre stage as they search to place daylight between themselves and the Clarets at he high of the desk.
At current solely aim distinction separates the highest two however Daniel Farke’s aspect are on a roll, having received three on the spin, and might pile the stress on Burnley by successful their seventh dwelling match within the league out of their final 9 unbeaten.
