Leeds United manager Daniel Farke hails their 4-3 victory over Middlesbrough as a testament to the exciting nature of Championship football. The Riverside clash witnessed an end-to-end encounter, featuring five goals in the first half alone. Summerville and Bamford netted for Leeds, while Jones, Latte Lath, and Gnonto scored for Boro. Despite Middlesbrough’s late push, Leeds held on for the three points.
Results for: Leeds United
Leeds United kept their automatic promotion hopes alive with a dramatic 4-3 victory against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. The Whites came from behind to secure three crucial points, ensuring that Leicester City cannot seal promotion on Tuesday evening. Isaiah Jones gave Middlesbrough the early lead, but Leeds turned the game around with goals from Crysencio Summerville and Patrick Bamford. Emmanuel Latte Lath equalized for Boro, but Willy Gnonto restored Leeds’ advantage before the break. Despite Latte Lath’s brilliant header in the second half, Leeds held on to secure the win and move back into second place in the Championship table.
Luke Ayling found himself in an awkward position as his Middlesbrough team welcomed parent club Leeds United to the Riverside Stadium. Despite spending eight years with Leeds, Ayling was ineligible to play due to his loan move to Boro in January. Asked for his score prediction and who he thought would win, Ayling diplomatically stated his desire for a good game of football.