Leeds United and Burnley have earned promotion to the Premier League after decisive wins on Easter Monday. Before The Clarets defeated promotion rivals Sheffield United in the early evening game, Leeds defeated Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road. Burnley has returned at the first request, while Leeds is back in the top flight for the first time in two years. Following decisive victories on Easter Monday, Leeds United and Burnley secured their respective promotions to the Premier League for the upcoming season. Earlier in the day, Daniel Farke's team defeated Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road, when they were at their best. With a close 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the early evening game, Burnley also secured their place in England's top flight for the 2025/26 season. With two games remaining, both teams have been promoted, with Sheffield United having to settle for a play-off spot. After two seasons in the Championship, Leeds is back in the Premier League, and Burnley is back at the first attempt. Joel Piroe scored four goals in the first half for Leeds, which put on a rampant performance against the team of Mark Robins. Junior Firpo and Willy Gnonto netted the other goals as Stoke were put to the sword.
Ethan Ampadu, the captain of Leeds, stated, "Very proud. For this, we worked all year. "We're going to enjoy tonight and then we're going to try to do the full thing," the statement continued. "Not to put a dampener on it, we've still got another target we want to achieve." "I believe today demonstrated that we've been building for a couple of weeks to return to our levels. We can finish the job with two more games. "This is a very enjoyable time. We will definitely enjoy it."
Burnley secured their spot in the Premier League for the upcoming season with a 2-1 victory led by Josh Brownhill, who also scored the game-winning goal from the penalty spot. Scott Parker, Burnley's manager, stated, "It means everything. vowed to achieve promotion at the start of the year. "Early on in the season, there was [sic] a lot of ups and downs and the journey we've been on is nothing short of incredible.
"Although it may sound trite, I've built my entire life on hard work, and I try to teach these players that." "The main thing for me is togetherness, a group that is together and it's got us to the Premier League."
With their victory on Monday, Leeds and Burnley both increased to 94 points, with the Yorkshire club comfortably ahead on goal difference. If they win their remaining two Championship games, they both stand a chance of reaching 100 points for the season. Leeds have three times been champions of English football, clinching top-flight league titles in 1969, 1974 and 1992.
Meanwhile, Burnley have twice been kings of English football, winning the old First Division in 1920/21 and 1959/60.
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