New Leeds United promotion boost as Southampton stumble again in fresh Championship twist
With one game remaining, Leeds United holds the power to decide their own promotion path, while Southampton was unable to take advantage of their opportunity. If Saints had defeated Hull City tonight, Russell Martin’s team would have moved back up to second place in the Championship.
Leeds United is still in second place in the Championship after Southampton lost 2-1 at St Mary’s to Hull City, their second loss in the last three games.
However, Southampton lost 2-1 at St Mary’s, their second defeat in the previous three games. The home crowd was taken aback by goals from Anass Zaroury and Fabio Carvalho in the first half.
After a dramatic home victory over bottom-place team Rotherham United, Ipswich Town overtook Southampton in the standings. Tom Eaves gave the Millers the lead in the second minute, but goals from Wes Burns (2) and Kieffer Moore caused the Tractor Boys to reverse the course of the game. Hakeem Odoffin and Cafu’s penalty goal appeared to have saved a point for the visitors, but Omari Hutchinson had the last say by snatching a stunning winner deep into additional time.
Daniel Farke’s side has won eight straight games, making them the best team in the division. They will play again at Elland Road on Friday when they host table-topping Leicester City.
The difference between the Whites and the Foxes would be reduced to six points if the Whites prevailed. United has won 40 points from 16 games and is undefeated at home.
