Burnley and Leeds United have secured automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2025–26 season. Burnley confirmed their return to the top flight with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United on Monday, April 21, 2025. This result also ensured Leeds United’s promotion, as they had earlier defeated Stoke City 6-0, climbing to the top of the Championship standings with 94 points and only two matches remaining .
Leeds United’s commanding performance against Stoke City featured a standout display by Joel Piroe, who scored four goals in the first half, while Junior Firpo added another. Willy Gnonto completed the rout with a header in the second half .
With Sheffield United remaining in third place with 86 points, they will now aim for promotion via the playoffs .
