As the twilight of the football season approaches, Leeds United, under the stewardship of Daniel Farke, are poised for a pivotal showdown against Sunderland AFC. This fixture, slated for Tuesday, 9th April 2024, at the venerable Elland Road stadium, kicks off at 8pm BST. It’s not merely a match; it’s a stepping stone towards the dream of Premier League football.
The Promotion Push Intensifies
Leeds, currently third in the table, are in a neck-and-neck race for promotion back to the Premier League, trailing just behind Ipswich Town and league leaders Leicester City. With a record of 26 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, Farke’s side is a blend of resilience and firepower, boasting a goal difference of +43.
The visitors, Sunderland, positioned 13th, aim to disrupt Leeds’ promotion narrative. With 15 wins, their season has been a rollercoaster, yet they pose a credible threat to any opponent.
Elland Road will be a cauldron of passion as Leeds United, backed by their fervent supporters and led by Farke, seek a crucial win. This match transcends the ordinary, encapsulating the hopes and dreams of a club on the cusp of returning to English football’s top table.
Leeds could have been heading into this match top of the tree, but despite going into April incredibly unbeaten in the league in 2024, lost on Saturday away at Coventry.
Leeds have been showing some signs of wear and tear in recent away matches at Huddersfield and Watford, where they were held to draws, and Hull City, where they could be regarded as fortunate to claim all three points after a couple of late strikes saw them run out 3-1 winners, last Friday night. They’ll be hoping for more and better at home to a Sunderland who arrive bereft of form, hot on the heels of a 5-1 home thumping by struggling Blackburn.
Other Championship Fixtures on Tuesday 9 April 2024
Leeds are kicking off 15 minutes after the rest of the evening’s fixtures, and many eyes and ears in Elland Road will surely be paying attention to the scoreline in Millwall v Leicester City, while Leeds will have a chance to return to the automatic promotion places as Ipswich don’t play until Wednesday, when they host Watford.
- Millwall v Leicester City
- Plymouth Argyle v Queens Park Rangers
- Preston North End v Huddersfield Town
- Sheffield Wednesday v Norwich City
- Southampton v Coventry City
League Table Before Fixtures of Tuesday 9 April 2024
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester City | 40 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 79 | 36 | 43 | 88 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 41 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 84 | 52 | 32 | 87 |
| 3 | Leeds United | 41 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 76 | 33 | 43 | 86 |
| 4 | Southampton | 39 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 76 | 51 | 25 | 75 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 64 | 41 | 23 | 69 |
| 6 | Norwich City | 41 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 73 | 58 | 15 | 67 |
| 7 | Coventry City | 40 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 65 | 47 | 18 | 63 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 41 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 58 | 53 | 5 | 61 |
| 9 | Hull City | 40 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 57 | 52 | 5 | 61 |
| 10 | Preston North End | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 60 |
| 11 | Cardiff City | 41 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 46 | 57 | -11 | 56 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 41 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 44 | 45 | -1 | 54 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 41 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 52 |
| 14 | Watford | 41 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 57 | 55 | 2 | 51 |
| 15 | Swansea City | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 49 | 62 | -13 | 47 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 56 | 66 | -10 | 46 |
| 17 | Queens Park Rangers | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 39 | 53 | -14 | 46 |
| 18 | Stoke City | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 40 | 56 | -16 | 46 |
| 19 | Plymouth Argyle | 41 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 56 | 65 | -9 | 44 |
| 20 | Millwall | 41 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 38 | 54 | -16 | 44 |
| 21 | Huddersfield Town | 41 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 45 | 65 | -20 | 43 |
| 22 | Birmingham City | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 45 | 63 | -18 | 42 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wednesday | 41 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 33 | 64 | -31 | 42 |
| 24 | Rotherham United | 41 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 32 | 82 | -50 | 23 |
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
