Javi Gracia’s side hauled themselves out of the drop zone and all the way up to 14th place with the thrilling 4-2 triumph at Wolves in the club’s final fixture before this month’s internationals. But Leeds are still only two points clear of the drop zone and third-bottom West Ham United have played one game less than the Whites who themselves have a game in hand on relegation rivals Southampton, Everton, Wolves and Crystal Palace. Just four points separate the division’s bottom nine teams with Palace on 27 points and Southampton on 23. Leeds, on 26, have 11 games left and here we take a look at what haul has been needed to survive in the previous ten top-flight seasons and how many more wins that would equate to in each case for the Whites.
1. 2021-22 - 4 more wins needed
Points needed to survive: 36 (Burnley relegated on 35). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 4 for 38 points (or 3 wins and 1 draw for 36 points). Photo: Alex Davidson
2. 2020-21 - 1 more win needed
Points needed to survive: 29 (Fulham relegated on 28). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 1 (or 3 draws). Photo: Stu Forster
3. 2019-20 - 3 more wins needed
Points needed to survive: 35 (Bournemouth relegated on 34). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 3 (or 9 draws). Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. 2018-19 - 3 more wins needed
Points needed to survive: 35 (Cardiff City relegated on 34). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 3 (or 9 draws). Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
5. 2017-18 - 3 more wins needed
Points needed to survive: 34 (Swansea City relegated on 33). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 3 for 35 points (or 2 wins and 2 draws for 34). Photo: Dan Mullan
6. 2016-17 - 3 more wins needed
Points needed to survive: 35 (Hull City relegated on 34). Number of wins needed to reach that tally: 3 (or 9 draws). Photo: Nigel Roddis