Leeds United remain unbeaten at home this season under Daniel Farke, and that record offers them a significant advantage in the promotion battle, as seen against Leicester City.
Promotion from the Championship is the goal right now, even if last week’s victory against Leicester sparked hopes of Daniel Farke’s side winning the crown.
No side has a right to play in the Premier League this season or any other, but Leeds will be hoping to return to the top tier after three years away.
As with any team, their home form will help them along the way, and an unblemished home record will serve them well.
Here’s what two talkSPORT experts have said about Leeds’ home run during the promotion run-in.
Simon Jordan believes Leeds could be promoted solely on home form.
Speaking on talkSPORT (26th February), analyst Simon Jordan believes that what he witnessed from Leeds in their win against the Foxes has convinced him that Farke will be promoted.
He said:
“I believe Leeds will improve, and I believe the atmosphere at Elland Road is exceptional; I have always felt this way. Elland Road is one of the most scary and inspiring atmospheres.
“While I forecasted that Leicester would beat them, it was a great result for Leeds.”
Paul Heckingbottom describes Elland Road as “unreal”.
Former manager Paul Heckingbottom is well-versed in what Elland Road represents, despite the fact that he led Leeds during a dismal season.
He commented on talkSPORT this week (February 27th) about the stadium’s potential impact, stating that he believes it would be a fantastic spectacle in the Premier League:
“In terms of Elland Road and the fans, it’s unbelievable. Players wanted to play for the club, and away players looked forward to the game.
“Having that atmosphere in the Premier League, whether you’ve got the Sky cameras there or whatever, it’s a fantastic place to play.”
