Manor Solomon makes the breakthrough for Leeds – PA/Andrew Matthews
Manor Solomon’s purpose proved decisive as Leeds United moved nearer to a return to the Premier League with an important victory at Oxford United to maintain Daniel Farke’s aspect high of the desk.
Solomon scored the sport’s solely purpose on 33 minutes to earn Leeds a 3rd successive victory and means they want simply 5 factors from their remaining three fixtures to clinch promotion.
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Leeds stay forward of Burnley on the Championship summit on purpose distinction with promotion rivals Sheffield United 5 factors additional again.
Opponents Oxford missed the possibility to all however safe security they usually stay 5 factors away from the relegation zone.
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10:21 PM BSTSign as much as our Telegraph Soccer newsletter10:13 PM BSTSolomon reacts:
We knew it might be troublesome tonight and it actually was. They’re an amazing crew and we struggled however ultimately we bought the three factors which is crucial factor for us.
We’re actually comfortable. We all know the job shouldn’t be accomplished but. We have to keep humble. I’m ready for Monday already.
I’ve loved it a lot thus far this season and I wish to take pleasure in it till the top. We’ve bought three extra video games to go and we’d like 4 extra factors and I’m positive we’re going to do it however it’s not accomplished but so let’s deliver it residence on Monday.
10:06 PM BSTLeeds on the brink
Leeds can safe automated promotion in the event that they beat Stoke on Monday and Sheffield United fail to beat Burnley later within the day.
09:58 PM BSTFULL TIME: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Throughout. Oxford put the strain on however didn’t take a look at Darlow and Leeds deservedly take the factors.
09:55 PM BST90+4mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Sub for Leeds:
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OFF AaronsonON Guilavogui
09:52 PM BST90+2mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Yellow card for Bogle after a little bit of time losing.
09:51 PM BST90mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Wow. Seven minutes added on. Loads of time for Oxford to salvage one thing from the sport.
09:49 PM BST88mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Sub for Oxford:
OFF GoodrhamON El Mizouni
09:48 PM BST87mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Tanaka hits the submit. The midfielder strikes from distance and his effort hits the within of the submit and bounces clear.
09:47 PM BST86mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Solomon is down and appears unable to proceed.
Sub for Leeds:
OFF SolomonON Schmidt
09:44 PM BST83mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Yellow card for Mills after he hauls down Rodon.
09:41 PM BST81mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Play is stopped once more. Dwelling followers aren’t comfortable that play continued whereas there was a difficulty within the crowd.
09:40 PM BST80mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Subs for Oxford:
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OFF Placheta and MatosON Mills and Bradshaw
09:38 PM BST78mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Stoppage in play on account of an incident within the crowd. After about 90 seconds, the sport continues.
09:36 PM BST75mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Subs for Leeds:
OFF Piroe and GnontoON Bamford and James
09:35 PM BST72mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Leeds have gotten a agency grip of this match in the mean time. Frustration constructing among the many residence gamers as Leeds go the ball round them effortlessly.
09:25 PM BST65mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Subs for Oxford:
OFF Harris and BennettON Leigh and Romeny
09:23 PM BST61mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
From the ensuing free kick, Gruev takes it however it’s a tame effort and catching observe for Cumming. Oxford then attempt to break free and Gruev is booked for a late deal with on Matos.
09:21 PM BST60mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Helik now booked after he hacks down Aaronson, who was bursting in the direction of the Oxford field. Leeds aren’t comfortable. They needed the referee to play the benefit.
09:19 PM BST59mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Vaulks is booked for cynical journey on Aaronson. No argument from him on that.
09:18 PM BST56mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Leeds try to take the sting out of Oxford’s optimistic begin to the half. Good sport administration actually.
09:14 PM BST52mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Likelihood for Leeds. Bogle breaks away with the ball and drives in the direction of the Oxford field. He lays it off to Aaronson, who’s tackled on the sting of the field. From the unfastened ball, Bogle picks it up and shoots extensive. Most likely ought to have gone together with his left foot.
09:10 PM BST49mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Extra intent from the house aspect within the opening minutes of the half. They’ve had a few set items and been in a position to take a look at the Leeds defence, who’ve stood as much as the problem.
09:05 PM BSTSECOND HALF Oxford 0 Leeds 1
We’re again underway right here. If issues keep as they’re, Leeds are going to the highest of the Championship.
08:49 PM BSTHALF TIME Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Leeds lead on the break however it’s only by one purpose so Oxford are nonetheless in it if they will enhance within the second half.
08:48 PM BST45+2mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Gnonto tries to slide in Aaronson however overhits it and Cumming is ready to acquire.
08:45 PM BST45mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Three minutes added on.
08:42 PM BST41mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Placheta is the primary participant booked tonight after his boot makes contact with Ampadu’s head. It was unintended however clearly the referee feels some type of punishment is required.
08:37 PM BST36mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1
Once they have scored first, Leeds have received 42 of 48 video games and by no means been crushed underneath Daniel Farke.
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Uphill activity for Oxford now.
08:34 PM BST32mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 1 GOAL
Impasse damaged. As soon as once more Leeds get in behind however this time it’s on the fitting wing. Bogle will get free and performs the ball throughout the field to an unmarked Solomon, who has the easy job of firing into the web.
08:32 PM BST31mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Sensible purpose line clearance by Nelson. The ball is performed excessive to Solomon, who has bought previous his man. Solomon cuts the ball again and Nelson is there to forestall any Leeds attackers opening the scoring.
08:29 PM BST28mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Patrick Kluivert is within the crowd. He’s the supervisor of Indonesia and might be hoping Oxford’s Ole Romeny comes off the bench.
08:24 PM BST22mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Higher spell for Oxford. They’re getting on the ball and confidently passing it across the ball. Leeds are properly organised although and regain possession to mount their newest assault.
08:18 PM BST16mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Piroe is at once more. He drops deep to gather the ball, then flicks it to Aaronson, who’s bursting into the field. The American takes a shot and Cumming is pressured to make a save.
08:17 PM BST15mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
First massive menace from Leeds. Piroe turns his man and performs a stunning go out extensive to Firpo. The left again then fizzes a ball throughout the field and luckily for Oxford, Gnonto and Solomon can’t get a decisive contact.
08:13 PM BST12mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Leeds want to indicate a bit extra care on the ball as Oxford look threatening on the counter. Matos particularly has made a few driving runs ahead.
08:08 PM BST7mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
First shot on track for Oxford. Matos robs Tanaka of the ball and drives ahead. The ball is then performed to Brannagan, who bends an effort to the far submit however Darlow makes a superb save to dam the shot and parry the ball away from hazard.
08:05 PM BST4mins: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
The away aspect are dominating the ball within the early levels. Full backs Bogle and Firpo are very excessive up the pitch and pinning Oxford again.
08:01 PM BSTKICK OFF: Oxford 0 Leeds 0
Leeds get the match underway.
08:00 PM BSTA reminder of the groups
Oxford: Cumming; Lengthy, Helik, Nelson, Bennett; Brannagan, Vaulks; Placheta, Matos, Goodrham; Harris.Subs: Ingram, Phillips, Romeny, El Mizouni, Rodrigues, Leigh, Kioso, Bradshaw, Mills.
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Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Firpo, Ampadu, Rodon, Piroe, Aaronson, Solomon, Tanaka, Gnonto, Gruev.Subs: Meslier, James, Bamford, Ramazani, Joseph, Guilavogui, Byram, Schmidt, Wöber.
07:44 PM BSTSheffield United put strain on Leeds
Simply 5 factors separate the highest three after Sheffield United beat Cardiff 2-0 to maneuver to inside two factors of the Yorkshire membership.
A win for Leeds would transfer them to 91, degree with leaders Burnley and with a greater purpose distinction.
07:32 PM BSTTeam information defined
Oxford make two modifications from the 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday final weekend. Przemyslaw Placheta and Mark Harris are in for Stan Mills and Tom Bradshaw.
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Leeds begin the identical crew that beat Preston. Daniel James returns to the subs bench after recovering from damage.
07:15 PM BSTLeeds United beginning XI07:14 PM BSTOxford United beginning XI07:02 PM BSTKey battle for each ends of the Championship
Hey and welcome to protection from the Championship as title-chasing Leeds United go to relegation-threatened Oxford United.
Leeds began the day with a five-point cushion over Sheffield United, who’re at the moment enjoying Cardiff.Additionally they path Burnley by three factors after they beat Watford earlier at this time to equal their membership document of 30 video games unbeaten.
For Oxford, three wins of their previous 5 video games have edged Gary Rowett’s aspect in the direction of security. That is Leeds’ first go to to the Kassam Stadium, and their first go to to Oxford since January 1994.
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A lot might be on the road tonight and Leeds boss Daniel Farke says he’s anticipating a tricky match.
“Spectacular three wins within the final 5 video games,” Farke defined.
“A powerful win in opposition to Watford, additionally with a clear sheet away, and at Sheffield Wednesday, additionally with a clear sheet, so it’s not simple to attain objectives in opposition to them.
“Gary Rowett is a really, very skilled supervisor. He is aware of this league inside and outside. He is aware of make it possible for his crew is aggressive they usually’re additionally well-structured, additionally in opposition to the ball.
“It’s not simple to create probabilities in opposition to them, not even talking about scoring in opposition to them. So three of their final 5 opponents missed scoring, so it will likely be troublesome.
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“A crew who’s, particularly of their residence video games, at all times aggressive. I’m fairly positive they are going to play with good confidence and in addition with an enormous will to win, maybe the ultimate one or three factors that they maybe want to remain on this league.
“The problem is massive and it’s a tricky place to go, particularly at this stage of the season.”
