Overview

• Leeds United defeated Sheffield United 3-1 in a pivotal match in the race for promotion to the Premier League.
• The victory leaves Leeds five points ahead of second-placed Sheffield United and seven points clear of third-placed Burnley with 12 matches remaining.
• Ao Tanaka's 89th-minute header and Joël Piroe's long-range strike in stoppage time sealed the win after Junior Firpo had equalized earlier in the second half.
• Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier's early error gave Sheffield United the lead, but Leeds recovered with a strong second-half performance.
• Manager Daniel Farke, serving a touchline ban, emphasized the importance of staying focused as Leeds approaches a favorable run of fixtures in their promotion campaign.