When can Leeds get promoted? Latest standings, fixtures, results & dates

Leeds United have a rich history and a devoted fanbase. After suffering relegation last season, the Whites have the chance to be promoted to the Premier League at the first time of asking, which is an exciting prospect for fans.

With three games left this season in the Championship, the Whites find themselves trailing leaders Ipswich Town by two points and second-placed Leicester City by one in the automatic promotion places. Of course, it’s not the end of the world if the automatic promotion places end up being out of reach, but the scary thing about the play-offs is that it can be a lottery at times.

Let’s take a look at how things could pan out for Leeds and what fans could expect…

Leeds United’s 2022/23 season

The 2022/23 season for Leeds ended up being one to forget. However, there were some memorable moments along the way, which included beating Liverpool and Chelsea. Although, there were a fair few manager changes, as Jesse Marsch, Michael Skubala, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce all had their turns at the helm.

Leeds’ late-season collapse was what did for them as they gave up three goals in 20 minutes against Arsenal, five in slightly over 30 minutes versus Crystal Palace at home, six in 55 minutes against Liverpool, and two in five minutes against Bournemouth. Leeds broke the Premier League record for the leakiest defence in a single month as they gave up 23 goals in April alone.

After defeating Nottingham Forest at home on 4th April, they should have gained newfound energy and confidence; instead, they took two of the next 27 points available, fired their manager, and let themselves get deeper into trouble.

They ended up finishing in 19th on 31 points for the season.

Leeds in 2023/24

Leeds United got off to a very slow start in the current Championship campaign, winning just one of their first five matches. They were sent crashing out of the Carabao Cup in the second round on penalties, as Salford City sailed through.

In the FA Cup, Leeds made it all the way to the fifth round and probably should have made it further if they put their chances away, but it was Chelsea who ran out as 3-2 winners at Stamford Bridge.

However, things have been transformed since the slow start in the league, as the Whites are in a four-horse race for automatic promotion that could go the way of anyone come the season’s end.

As mentioned, Leeds are firmly in the race for promotion from the Championship. The top two go up automatically to the Premier League, with teams placed 3rd-6th entering the play-offs.

After 43 games played, the Whites have 87 points, while Ipswich sit on 89 and Leicester City on 88, with the Foxes having played a game fewer. So, automatic promotion is currently out of the hands of Daniel Farke’s men.

Southampton’s midweek win over Preston North End also means that the Saints are right back in the automatic promotion race. As it stands, Russell Martin’s men can go level on points if they win their game in hand, albeit with an inferior goal difference compared to Leeds.

With everything still so tight, it is still set to go to the final day on 4th April in what promises to be a closely fought promotion push, with a tough final-day fixture against Southampton to come for Leeds in what could yet be a play-off final dress rehearsal.

Leeds United’s fixtures and standings

Leeds have to wait until Monday for their next Championship clash, by which point they could be five points off the summit. Boro enter the clash unbeaten in nine, though their play-off hopes are all but over. Leeds will be looking to get back to winning ways having been unsuccessful in three matches – their worst run yet under Farke.

They can take heart from their 3-2 win in the reverse fixture in December, though this is a must-win game under the Monday night lights.

A day later is a crunch clash between Leicester and Southampton, before Leeds’ final two fixtures away at Queens Park Rangers and a home tie against the Saints. You wouldn’t bet against a few more twists before the season’s conclusion.

Leeds United’s results

Leeds have shown inconsistency just when it mattered most, with Saturday’s defeat to Blackburn leaving automatic promotion out of their hands.

Third place would even look precarious at present, with the impressive Norwich City the current 6th-placed side. Leeds have had several unsuccessful play-off campaigns – even in League One – so will be extremely keen to avoid the painful path to promotion.

As mentioned, their current three-game winless streak is their worst this season, and all their good work staying perfect in 2024 for so long is in danger of being undone, with the Whites having only won one of their last five. To finish in the top two, this has to change – and hope other results go their way.

Leeds United’s top scorers in 2023/24

Leeds have been blessed with plenty of goalscoring options in the current campaign, with seven players on five goals or above in all competitions.