Leeds goes to the Premier League as second-division champion
- Leeds United secured the 2024-25 EFL Championship title on May 3, 2025, by winning 2-1 against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park with a late goal from Manor Solomon.
- Leeds clinched the title after a competitive season, finishing level on 100 points with Burnley but edging them out on superior goal difference.
- The final day included a 1-1 draw between Burnley and Millwall and key moments such as Wilfried Gnonto's equalizer and an own goal by Sam Byram for Plymouth.
- Leeds ended with a +65 goal difference, compared to Burnley's +53, marking Leeds as one of only seven teams to reach 100 points in the Championship.
- The title win gave Leeds their second Championship in five years, leading to a trophy presentation at the away end and plans for an open-top bus tour in Leeds city centre.
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Daniel Farke reveals why he sat on bench as Leeds United won the Championship
Daniel Farke was sat on the bench as Leeds United’s players celebrated their Championship win (Sky Sports) Daniel Farke admits he was ‘too tired to celebrate’ as he sat on the bench while Leeds United won the Championship on Saturday. Ahead of the final day of the Championship season, both Leeds and Burnley were on 97 points, although Farke’s side had a superior goal difference. Burnley appeared on course to win the league as they were 3-1 ahead…
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