Leeds United Under-21s know what they must do in their final Premier League 2 Division 2 fixture of the season to secure promotion back to the top tier of youth football. The Whites had hoped to get the title wrapped up on Sunday as they took on Middlesbrough at the LNER Community Stadium in York, but their 3-1 win wasn’t enough to get over the line.
The Whites needed Southampton to fall short at Norwich City on the day, but the Saints powered to a 5-2 victory at Carrow Road to end their campaign by moving back to the top of the table. Leeds still have one game remaining, though, with a rearranged clash against West Bromwich Albion due to be played on Friday afternoon at the Baggies’ training ground.
As United have amassed the same amount of points as Southampton, they know that a draw in the West Midlands would be enough to see them get their hands on the title and the only automatic promotion spot available. Defeat and Paco Gallardo’s side will have to come through the lottery of the play-offs if they are to reclaim a spot in Division 1 just one year after their relegation from it.
