There are several reasons why Leeds now face a return to the Championship after a three-season stay in England’s top flight.
But some telling discipline stats may well be an indicator of a major contributing factor to the Whites’ demise. Leeds had a really poor defensive discipline record in the recent Premier League season, ranking near the top of all the ill-disciplined tables.
The Whites committed the most fouls in the Premier League this season, a stat that tells its own story. The high intensity press used by Jesse Marsch for most of the season – until his sacking in February – may be the reason why Leeds committed so many fouls, as they tried to win the ball high up.