Bielsaball or long ball? This is where Leeds United rank when it comes to long passes in the Championship

By Jordan Cronin

Published 3rd Aug 2020, 16:51 BST

Updated 3rd Aug 2020, 17:22 BST

Leeds United were a shining example of how teams can effectively mix up their style of play in the Championship, hence why they crowned champions.

Courtesy of data from WyScout, we’ve looked at how many long balls each second-tier club hit during the 2019-20 campaign to determine the most direct teams.

So, where do the Whites rank? Scroll and click through the pages to discover which teams played the most – and least – long passes, ranked from lowest to highest:

. LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Liam Cooper of Leeds United lifts the trophy in celebration with team mates after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Charlton Athletic at Elland Road on July 22, 2020 in Leeds, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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Bielsaball or long ball? This is where Leeds United rank when it comes to long passes in the Championship

. 24th - Huddersfield Town - 1883

. 23rd - West Brom - 2083

. 22nd - Hull City - 2110

. 21st - Luton Town - 2139

. 20th - Fulham - 2157

. 19th - Middlesbrough - 2187

. 18th - Derby County - 2204

. 17th - Swansea City - 2225

. 16th - Reading - 2234

. 15th - Nottingham Forest - 2256

1. 24th - Huddersfield Town - 1883

2. 23rd - West Brom - 2083

3. 22nd - Hull City - 2110

4. 21st - Luton Town - 2139

5. 20th - Fulham - 2157

6. 19th - Middlesbrough - 2187