Brenden Aaronson's late winner secured Leeds United a narrow 1-0 victory over Derby County, propelling the club to the top of the Championship as 2024 concludes. This marks the first time Leeds has finished atop the second tier at the year's end since 2019, a season that culminated in their promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds dominated the first half against Derby but failed to convert numerous scoring opportunities. Mateo Joseph's shot was the only one on target in the opening 45 minutes, which highlighted Leeds' struggles despite their overall control of the game. After halftime, multiple shots from Aaronson and others were saved, keeping Derby in the match until Aaronson finally broke through.
The victory for Leeds was historic, marking their first win in three consecutive Championship away games against Derby since between 1954 and 1960, showcasing their growing prowess and consistency in away matches.
In contrast, Burnley could not capitalize on a chance to ascend to the second automatic promotion spot after drawing 0-0 with Middlesbrough. Josh Brownhill missed two prime opportunities during the encounter, leaving Burnley's run at one win in six matches and raising questions about their promotion hopes.
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