Leeds United are well-placed to pip their Championship rivals to promotion.Former Leeds United striker Brian Deane believes recent comeback wins over Sunderland and Sheffield United have all but secured Championship promotion.

Burnley take a break from their promotion push when they visit Preston North End in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend - but the Clarets will still keep an eye on events at the top end of the Championship over the coming days.

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With just over a quarter of the season left to go it already looks increasingly likely that the Premier League's three promoted sides will be

Burnley’s bid to return to the Premier League is being built on solid foundations.

The Blades were beaten in the battle of the top two on Monday evening, and the Clarets remain just two points behind them.

After Illan Meslier’s early stage fright, Junior Firpo silenced the home spectators before Ao Tanaka sent those in the away seats berserk in the 89th-minute. The final act saw Joel Piroe power in his 15th goal of the season from range to produce a thrilling end to Monday night’s top billing.

Transfers, stadium, manager? BBC Sport looks into the areas Leeds will need to address if they get promoted into the Premier League.

Mail Sport understands that Kinnear is closing in on a switch across the Pennines as new owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) seek to rebuild as the club moves to its new stadium this summer.

Sheffield United are still well-placed to win an instant return to the Premier League despite Monday’s Yorkshire derby defeat.