Two games to go in League 1, and Leeds remain in second place, on the verge of automatic promotion back to the Championship. Two wins required, and with a decent home record I’d expect a final day win at Elland Road against Bristol Rovers, who are nicely unpressured in mid-table. However, next Saturday involves a visit to fellow promotion-seekers Charlton, and with a mixed away record I fear that the second win may be beyond Leeds.
Four teams can still realistically take second place ( Huddersfield would require a bizarre set of results ) – Leeds, Millwall, Swindon and Charlton. In addition to the Charlton/Leeds clash, there remains a final day contest between Millwall and Swindon to keep things interesting. It may be the result of that game that will eventually determine Leeds’ fate.
I've had a little dabble at guessing the remaining results, and resulting placings. This gives me Millwall taking second place by a mere 1 goal difference, and Leeds heading for the play-offs. Maybe it’s just a supporter’s pessimism, but I’d then be backing the form team ( Huddersfield ) to come through the play offs, having won five of their last six games. But May really is silly reason, so don’t discount anything. And keep your bets small.
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