Leeds United clinched the Championship title in thrilling style with a last-gasp 2–1 win over relegated Plymouth Argyle, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Manor Solomon. It was far from a vintage performance from the Whites, who dominated possession and found themselves in promising positions throughout the first half but were frustratingly wasteful in front of goal, failing to register a shot on target. Plymouth offered an early warning when one of their players danced through the Leeds defence and rattled the post. That escape was short-lived, however, as a quick counterattack saw a cross rebound off the post and cruelly ricochet into the net off Sam Byram, giving Argyle the lead via an unfortunate own goal.

Despite the setback, Leeds remained patient. Though a few half-chances went begging — including a dangerous Byram cross that somehow evaded Bogle — there was little sign of the intensity expected from a side fighting for the title. Brenden Aaronson’s effort was one of few on target before the break, and frustration simmered among the travelling fans, some of whom had made overnight journeys for the occasion. Yet, one supporter’s optimism rang true as Leeds emerged for the second half with renewed purpose. Solomon, who had been lively throughout, created the equaliser with a slick ball across the box that Gnonto converted at close range. Controversy followed when Gnonto netted again, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside — a marginal call that replays suggested was incorrect.

As full-time approached and nerves frayed, Plymouth threatened to spoil the party with a few late forays into the Leeds half. But in the 91st minute, with the game drifting towards a draw and Burnley winning elsewhere, up stepped Manor Solomon to fire Leeds into ecstasy. His low strike found the bottom corner and sealed not only the win but the Championship title on goal difference, both sides finishing on 100 points. Pandemonium erupted in the stands as fans celebrated a return to the Premier League — this time together, unlike the behind-closed-doors title win under Marcelo Bielsa in 2020. The emotional trophy presentation capped off an unforgettable day, made all the sweeter by the suffering endured to get there.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	2	Bogle, Jayden Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	22	Tanaka, Ao Midfielder
	14	Solomon, Manor Midfielder
	11	Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	39	Wober, Max Defender
	17	Ramazani, Largie Midfielder
	9	Bamford, Patrick Forward
	19	Joseph, Mateo Forward
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	33	Schmidt, Isaac Defender		Unused Sub
	23	Guilavogui, Josuha Midfielder		Unused Sub
	8	Rothwell, Joe Midfielder		Unused Sub
	45	Gray, Harry Forward		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25