Leeds United ended the regular Championship season with a commendable 90-point haul, the highest for a third-place team since the league's rebranding in 2004. The last time a team failed to secure promotion with 90 points was Sunderland in 1997/98. Leeds faces tough competition in the playoffs against Norwich City, Southampton, and West Bromwich Albion.
Historically, 90 points would have been sufficient for automatic promotion in 13 of the past 20 seasons. Leeds will aim to maintain their recent dominance over Norwich, having secured two victories this season. However, Leeds' form has dipped at a crucial juncture, contrasting with the trend of playoff winners finishing the regular season strongly.
