“Absolutely impossible”- Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder breaks silence as he delivered furious and honest verdict as Leeds United Leave Sheffield United’s Automatic Promotion Dreams in Ruins!”
Leeds United Edge Closer to Premier League Return as Sheffield United Stumble Again
Leeds United fans woke up Sunday morning still buzzing, likely checking the Championship table again just to confirm that Saturday’s events weren’t a dream. Their side has taken a major step towards Premier League promotion.
Just a few weeks ago, following their win at Bramall Lane in late February, Leeds were sitting five points clear at the top. But a poor run—just one win in six games and three straight draws—saw Daniel Farke’s men drop to third, letting Burnley and Sheffield United overtake them.
However, Leeds have turned things around at the perfect time, picking up back-to-back wins, while Sheffield United have completely collapsed.
The Blades have now lost three straight games—against teams they were expected to beat. First Oxford United away, then Millwall at home, and on Saturday, a late collapse saw Plymouth come from behind to beat them 2-1, while Leeds saw off Preston.
Wilder’s Frustrations Boil Over After Latest Loss
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder appeared visibly frustrated post-match, reacting angrily as Leeds loanee Darko Gyabi and his Plymouth teammate walked past the travelling Blades fans. Leeds supporters didn’t hold back in their reaction to Wilder’s outburst.
While possible disciplinary consequences loom, Wilder didn’t mention the incident in his post-match interview. Instead, he reflected on his team’s fading promotion hopes, acknowledging the damage done by their recent slump.
“You can’t afford to lose three games in a row at this stage and still expect to compete for automatic promotion,” he admitted. “You can’t lose to a team at the bottom of the table and think you’ll get out of this division. We were in a great spot, and we’ve let it slip—we have to take responsibility.”
What Leeds Need to Clinch Promotion
With Sheffield United dropping points and Leeds pulling away, automatic promotion is now firmly within Leeds’ grasp. The key game remaining is Sheffield United’s clash with Burnley, a side unbeaten in 29 games—a tough ask for the faltering Blades.
Even if Sheffield United win all four of their remaining fixtures, they can only reach 95 points. Thanks to Leeds’ superior goal difference, matching that total would be enough.
Currently on 88 points and five clear of the Blades, Leeds need just seven points from their final five matches to secure automatic promotion—assuming Wilder’s men win every remaining game, including against Burnley. Given their current form, that seems increasingly unlikely.
