Leeds close gap on Championship leaders Sunderland

Leeds United closed the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland after Regis Le Bris’ side collapsed at home to Coventry City on Saturday.

Daniel Farke’s side moved to within two points of Sunderland after coasting to a 2-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Elland Road.

Jayden Bogle sliced home after 19 minutes for Leeds, who made sure of victory in stoppage time as Joel Piroe came off the bench to score.

There was no such success for Sunderland despite Wilson Isidor and Dennis Cirkin both finding the net in the first half at the Stadium of Light.

Haji Wright pulled one back for Coventry, who dismissed long-term boss Mark Robins this week, just past the hour before Jack Rudoni snatched a 2-2 comeback draw with six minutes remaining.

That’s a solid comeback. pic.twitter.com/PMfVBAWPvy

— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) November 9, 2024

At the other end of the table, Portsmouth managed just their second victory of the season with a 3-1 triumph over Preston North End at Fratton Park.

Josh Murphy and Connor Ogilvie were both on target in the first half before Colby Bishop’s late penalty sealed victory after Emil Riis Jakobsen had reduced the deficit for Paul Heckingbottom’s visitors.

Victory moved Portsmouth up to 23rd in the league, two points ahead of bottom side QPR and within three points of safety.

How good does THAT feel, #Pompey fans?! pic.twitter.com/AQCSkD2iD7

— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) November 9, 2024

Fellow strugglers Plymouth Argyle also gained a point as Adam Randell’s 41st-minute strike cancelled out Jerry Yates’ early opener for Derby County at Pride Park.

The 1-1 draw leaves Wayne Rooney’s side 16th in the table, but just one point clear of the relegation zone, while Derby sit comfortably 12th.

Norwich City dropped down the table in Saturday’s other game, suffering their first home defeat in the league in 22 games after a 2-0 reverse against Bristol City at Carrow Road.

Anis Mehmeti and Nakhi Wells scored in either half for Liam Manning’s visitors, who moved into 10th with a victory that left them just two points shy of the play-off positions.