Leeds United and Burnley: promotion to the Premier League perfect!

Leeds United and Burnley: promotion to the Premier League perfect!

On April 21, 2025, Leeds United and Burnley achieved promotion to the Premier League. Leeds secured their place among the top teams with a resounding 6-0 win over Stoke City. Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 in an exciting game. With these results, promotion can no longer be taken away from both teams, two rounds before the end of the season.

In Leeds, the home game was a celebration for the fans. Despite long-term injury problems, Maximilian Wöber, the ÖFB team player, often sat on the bench this season while his teammate shone in the promotion race. This is a huge achievement for Leeds United, who are now back in the elite echelon of English football after a difficult period in recent years. Burnley also underlined their desire for promotion with their performance against Sheffield United.

The situation of the relegation candidates

While the newcomers celebrate, the situation at Plymouth Argyle remains tense. Under coach Miron Muslic, the team won 3-1 against Coventry City on the same day, but remains bottom of the table. Plymouth Argyle may not have many points, but the team is only three points short of a safe place, which keeps the hope of staying in the league alive.

The current table situation shows how exciting the fight for the last points in this league is. Leeds United and Burnley are optimistic about the upcoming Premier League season, while Plymouth Argyle will do everything they can to avoid relegation.

Statistics and records in the Premier League

There are also interesting statistics about the Premier League regarding promotion. Historical records set over the years continue to be of enormous interest to fans. Among the most notable statistics are the most goals scored by a player in a calendar year and the most goals scored in a single game. First and foremost is Alan Shearer, who is considered the league's top goalscorer.

• Top Premier League goalscorer: 260 – Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers & Newcastle United; 1992/93 – 2005/06)
• Meiste Tore in einer Saison: 36 – Erling Haaland (Manchester City; 2022/23)
• Jüngster Premier League Torschütze: 16 Jahre, 270 Tage – James Vaughan (Everton)

The Premier League remains one of the most exciting and popular leagues in the world, and the stories of promotion and relegation only make it more compelling. Leeds United and Burnley are new players in the promotion theater and will certainly delight fans in the coming season.