Leeds fans get last laugh as Sheffield United fluff their lines in major promotion twist

Leeds fans were able to breathe a sigh of relief after Sheffield United fluffed their lines with those from Elland Road overjoyed. The Whites had to settle for a point at Luton in the lunchtime kick-off which opened the door for their rivals.

The Blades had the chance to press home their advantage but Sheffield United were stunned by Oxford, who are very much in the relegation mix, but managed to secure a shock 1-0 win on their own patch. It meant Leeds in fact gained on their Yorkshire rivals.

took charge of top spot with a win that put them on 84 points. Sheffield United are a point further back in second with Leeds sat in third on 82 points.

Daniel Farke's side have been in poor form since they secured a statement win at Bramall Lane several weeks ago, but the Leeds fans were thrilled to see Sheffield United miss their latest opportunity.

One fan said: "BLADES BLADES ARE FALLING APART AGAIN". Another said: "But apparently Leeds are falling apart again." One supporter bemoaned the fact that their promotion rivals lost given their own mishap as they said: "Bloody typical for us is this!!"

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Leeds needed a Daniel James strike to bring them level at Kenilworth Road but couldn't find the winner they were seeking despite Luton themselves trying to fend off the threat of relegation. It means the Whites have now won just one of their last six games.

Since winning in Sheffield, Leeds have taken just seven points from the 18 available as they surrender the advantage they had built. Despite that Farke was content with the point they took back from Luton, citing the quality of their opponents in what was a difficult encounter.

He said: "First of all, I have to say, we always knew it would be a difficult game today because let’s be honest, Luton played in the last season, [so it's] not the worst point to take. Many of the players have played in the Premier League last season."

The Blades meanwhile had won four of their last five before they headed to Oxford but were undone by Siriki Dembele's first-half goal. They will attempt to get back to winning ways when they host Millwall whilst Leeds face a difficult trip to Middlesbrough.

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