
There are five games to go for Leeds United to secure promotion.
The White bounced back from their poor form on Tuesday night. Daniel James scored the all important goal against Middlesbrough to get the team back to winning ways. Leeds had drawn three straight games before this week. Daniel Farke’s team sit top of the Championship, level on points with Burnley and just two points ahead of Sheffield United.
With only two automatic promotion slots available, the Whites will need to finish in one to avoid the playoffs. Heading into the final stretch of games, some players will be crucial in the run-in. We have picked three players who will have a huge impact on the chances of promotion.
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Dan James

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After scoring the important goal against Middlesbrough, the winger will be crucial till the end of the season. James seems to be the only in-form attacker at the club over the last month. The Welshman has two goals in his last three games for Leeds. He will be a reliable outlet when the team needs goals in the run-in
Karl Darlow

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Darlow stepped into the first team after months on the bench and has been a solid performer. The keeper has made Daniel Farke’s decision to bench Illan Meslier look like a masterstroke. With Darlow in goal, Leeds have conceded just one goal in their last two games. He will have to be at his best in the final games of the season for the club to stand a chance at promotion.
Patrick Bamford

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A surprising name on the list. Many Leeds fans will be glad to see the back of him this summer, but for now he remains an important part of the team. With the club’s attacking players seemingly struggling for form since the international break, Patrick Bamford is a fresh breath of air in the lineup. His cameos against Luton and Middlesbrough have shown he can still perform when called upon. Jermaine Beckford seems to back Bamford to return to the starting lineup.
