Leeds United could win TWO trophies this week

Players of Leeds Untied celebrate promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England.
Leeds United celebrate promotion (Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

It's not always been easy being a Leeds United fan in the 21st century - but the club could end this week with a massive double celebration.

Daniel Farke's side clinched promotion to the Premier League on Easter Monday and, unlike their last promotion behind closed doors in 2020, they were able to celebrate with fans.

That party will continue one way or another as the Championship comes to a close this weekend, but there is still work to do for Leeds to secure a league and cup double...of a sort.

Leeds United eyeing up double celebration

A Leeds United fan shows their support prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Leeds are back in the big time (Image credit: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Leeds go into the final day of the Championship season ahead of Burnley at top of the table on goal difference, with no realistic prospect of Burnley overhauling them on that basis.

That means that as long as Leeds at least match the Clarets' result on Saturday lunchtime, they will be crowned champions.

Pascal Struijk, Patrick Bamford and Junior Firpo of Leeds United celebrate promotion to the Premier League at the end of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Leeds could win another trophy this week (Image credit: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The Whites visit already-relegated Plymouth Argyle, while Burnley will host play-off hopefuls Millwall.

But before then, Leeds have a shot at further glory as their under-21s travel away to Sutton United in the inaugural National League Cup final on Tuesday night.

The what? It's a new competition, launched this season, pitting Premier League and EFL youth team players against National League clubs.

The £1m prize fund from the Premier League is meted out only to the National League clubs, who also keep all gate receipts.

Leeds United flags being sold outside Elland Road ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Leeds face Sutton United in the National League Cup final (Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Sutton United pulled out a particularly impressive victory over Manchester United U21s in the quarter-finals before beating Braintree in the semis, while Leeds' youngsters overcame Aldershot and Altrincham to set up the final.

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Steven Chicken

Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.