Nov 28, (V7N) - Leeds United surged back to the summit of the English Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Luton Town at Elland Road on Wednesday. Sam Byram opened the scoring with a clinical volley into the far corner, while Joel Piroe doubled the lead in first-half injury time. Dan James sealed the result with an audacious lob in the 81st minute.

The win saw Leeds edge ahead of Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United on goal difference. Manager Daniel Farke praised his side's consistency, noting the team’s dominance and well-timed goals: "We’re showing great consistency in performances and results," he told the BBC.

Blackburn and QPR Secure Vital Wins

Blackburn Rovers moved within two points of the play-off spots with a narrow 1-0 win at Middlesbrough, thanks to a decisive Dominic Hyam goal. Meanwhile, Queens Park Rangers climbed off the bottom of the table with a much-needed 2-0 victory over Cardiff City, their first win in 13 league games. Zan Celar struck twice, opening the scoring with a brilliant turn and finish and wrapping up the match with a late counter-attack goal.

Swansea Triumph at Derby as Portsmouth vs. Millwall Postponed

Swansea City secured a valuable 2-1 win at Derby County, starting with Zan Vipotnik’s thunderous finish in the second minute. Ronald doubled the visitors' lead in the 14th minute before Nathaniel Mendez-Laing pulled one back with a penalty for Derby in the 65th. Elsewhere, Portsmouth’s match against Millwall was postponed due to a power failure at Fratton Park just before kick-off.

Key Results

  • Leeds 3-0 Luton
  • Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn
  • Cardiff 0-2 QPR
  • Derby 1-2 Swansea
  • Portsmouth vs. Millwall: Postponed