The Championship Final Day did not disappoint!
Title winners, play-off matches and a miserable double relegation were all decided!
What a way to end the season! Leeds United are CHAMPIONS, clinching the title with Manor Solomon’s stoppage time stunner against Plymouth. Burnley pushed hard, with Josh Brownhill’s brace, but settled for promotion.
Coventry City and Bristol City sealed playoff spots, while Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle face heartbreak, relegated to League One alongside Cardiff.Leeds started shaky, falling behind to a Sam Byram own goal, while Burnley trailed after Mihailo Ivanovic’s strike for Millwall.
Both rallied—Willy Gnonto leveled for Leeds, and Brownhill equalized for Burnley. Jaidon Anthony’s goal briefly put Burnley top, but Solomon’s late magic secured Leeds the crown.Coventry’s Jack Rudoni struck twice to sink Middlesbrough, confirming their playoff place. Bristol City’s draw against Preston, thanks to Ross McCrorie’s brace, kept them in the top six. Sheffield United and Sunderland also head to the playoffs, with semi finals kicking off May 8.
At the bottom, Luton crumbled in a 5 3 thrashing by West Brom, where Daryl Dike opened his account. Hull, needing a point, held firm at Portsmouth despite Chris Saydee’s equalizer, sending Luton down. Plymouth needed a miracle but couldn’t escape the drop.
The playoff race is ON: Sheffield United, Sunderland, Coventry, and Bristol City battle for Premier League glory. First legs are May 8 9, second legs May 12 13, and the final on May 24.
Who’s your pick for promotion?
Champions: Leeds United
Promoted: Burnley
Playoffs: Sheffield United, Sunderland, Coventry, Bristol City
Relegated: Cardiff, Plymouth, Luton
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