Leeds United clinch Championship title with late goal
Manor Solomon’s stoppage-time winner secured Leeds United the Championship title as they won 2-1 at Plymouth Argyle, whose relegation was confirmed.
With Burnley beating Millwall 3-1, Leeds took the title on goal difference, having secured promotion back to the Premier League last month after two seasons away.
Argyle took the lead when the impressive Mustapha Bundu’s shot came back off the post and went in off Sam Byram—just moments after the Plymouth forward had clipped the Leeds upright.
Leeds, who topped the table going into the final day, were repeatedly frustrated by a dogged Plymouth side until early in the second half when Willy Gnonto fired in Solomon’s cross.
The visitors had a Joel Piroe goal ruled out for offside with 17 minutes to go as Daniel Farke’s side hunted the winner they knew was required to secure the title.
But just as it seemed they would have to settle for second place, Solomon cut in from the left and fired low into the bottom corner to send the travelling Leeds fans wild and set up a trophy-lift celebration after the final whistle.
