Leeds United hold onto second place in Championship as Sheffield United stutter in latest promotion twist

Michael Morrison denied the Blades a victory which would have knocked Leeds back down into third place by scoring four minutes after a first-half opener from Enda Stevens.

Leeds have already held their side of the bargain by winning 2-0 at Preston North End last night and Chris Wilder’s side were unable to find a winner in the second half, leaving a one-point gap between the Yorkshire clubs with five games to go.

The fixtures were an exact reverse of last weekend when Leeds lost 1-0 at St Andrews and Sheffield United claimed three points away at Deepdale.

Sheffield United play first this Saturday in a 3pm clash at home to Millwall, with Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday due to meet in a derby at Elland Road at 5.30pm.

Both Leeds and the Blades are already assured of a play-off spot but the sides are refusing to yield and accept that prize having been in the hunt for a top-two finish throughout the season.

Sheffield United hold a slightly superior goal difference but Leeds have the edge which matters heading into another huge weekend.

Norwich City, meanwhile, are six points clear at the top after a 2-2 draw with Reading.