Leeds United promotion rivals dealt huge set-back in massive boost to Whites hopes

Leeds United enjoyed an excellent start to Good Friday after seeing Championship promotion rivals Leicester City lose 1-0 at Bristol City. Leicester had the chance to reclaim top spot in the table from Leeds, with their trip to Bristol the early kick-off and first game back following the March international break.

The Foxes enjoyed more possession and control in the second-half but were unable to take one of several chances, with Vardy the most guilty party. Following Mehmeti's effort, they were unable to build any real momentum and eventually stumbled to a fourth defeat in six matches. “For sure, absolutely,” Maresca said after full-time when asked if he still had hope of automatic promotion. “It's not good to drop points, to lose games at this moment but we need to be positive.

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