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Preview: Leeds United vs Bristol City, Championship Gameweek 45

Preview: Leeds United vs Bristol City, Championship Gameweek 45

  • sky sports 2025/04/27 02:21
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After Leeds United thrashed Stoke City 6-0 on Easter Monday, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals at home, Sheffield United's defeat to Burnley confirmed their promotion back to the Premier League.


Thus, head coach Daniel Farke, having quickly ended celebrations to dismiss rumors of his potential sacking, can now aim to etch his name into club history.


Leeds have already scored 89 goals in the Championship this season—only in 1927-28 did they net more in a single campaign (98)—and two more wins would mark their first-ever 100-point total.


With a goal difference 14 goals superior to Burnley's, securing the title is also possible, giving them much to fight for ahead of matches against Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle.


After a goalless draw in their October reverse fixture, Leeds remain unbeaten in 10 games against Bristol City since a 1-0 loss at Ashton Gate in 2016, putting history firmly in their favor.


Indeed, Bristol City have lost eight of their last nine away games against Leeds, with their last league victory at Elland Road occurring in November 1979.


Bristol City are eyeing a playoff spot, but after a 3-1 loss to Luton Town in their latest match, they have yet to confirm a place in the final top six.


They managed no shots on target in the first half at Kenilworth Road and conceded three goals after the break, failing to lock in their playoff position.


Nevertheless, the Robins hold fifth place, aided by slip-ups from Coventry City and Middlesbrough, and maintain a solid four-point lead with only two games left.


A win in West Yorkshire would secure their first playoff berth since 2008, when they were runners-up and lost the final to Hull City.


However, under Liam Manning, Bristol City have won just one of their last 14 Championship away games, making it unlikely they can disrupt Leeds' momentum.



Leeds United possible starting lineup:

Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Gruev; Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe


Bristol City possible starting lineup:

O'Leary; Tanner, Dickie, Vyner; Hirakawa, Bird, Knight, McCrorie; Earthy, Mehmeti; Wells

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