Leeds edge Burnley to Championship title after thrilling final day

Coventry and Bristol City secured the final two play-off places while Luton and Plymouth were relegated. 
Leeds edge Burnley to Championship title after thrilling final day

A last-gasp strike from Manor Solomon gave Leeds victory over Plymouth and secured the Championship title. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire

Leeds pipped Burnley to the title, Coventry and Bristol City secured the final two play-off places while Luton and Plymouth were relegated on an eventful final day in the Championship.

United needed to match Burnley's result to be crowned champions due to their superior goal difference and they eventually did just that following an afternoon of toil, beating Plymouth 2-1 c ourtesy of a last-gasp strike from Manor Solomon.

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