Tue Apr 22 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Leeds and Burnley Secure Premier League Promotion

**Leeds and Burnley celebrated automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday, ending Sheffield United’s hopes of an immediate return.**

Leeds United thrashed Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals in a dominant display. This victory, coupled with Burnley’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United, secured Leeds’ return to the top flight after a two-season absence. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill scored twice, sealing promotion for his team and condemning Sheffield United to the Championship play-offs.

Both Leeds and Burnley finished the season with 94 points, insurmountable for third-placed Sheffield United (86 points), who have struggled in recent weeks. Leeds’ emphatic victory included a hat-trick from Piroe before the 20th minute, with further goals from Junior Firpo and Wilfried Gnonto. Captain Ethan Ampadu expressed his pride and vowed to continue fighting for the Championship title despite securing promotion.

Burnley’s success was built on a rock-solid defense, conceding only 15 goals all season. Their manager, Scott Parker, has now achieved Premier League promotion with three different clubs. Brownhill highlighted the team’s resilience, stating, “We’ve been written off so many times, people calling us boring. We’ve bored our way to the Premier League.”

Sheffield United, despite leading the Championship table last month, suffered a late-season collapse, leaving them to fight for Premier League promotion via the play-offs.

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