Foot & Soccer Soccer Match Reports, Football News
Regardless of a raft of postponements throughout the Premier League and EFL on Saturday, Leeds United had the possibility to maneuver high of the Championship with a house sport in opposition to Derby County that survived Storm Darragh and wind warnings within the UK.
The Whites trailed leaders Sheffield United by three factors earlier than kick-off and had a superior purpose distinction on Chris Wilder’s facet.
Excessive-flying Sunderland had been additionally in motion within the early fixtures, whereas Sheffield Wednesday hosted Preston North Finish in a gathering between midtable groups.
Right here’s the newest from Elland Street, the Stadium of Mild and Hillsborough, together with objectives, scorers and the implications for the desk.
Absolute CHAOS between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston…
In a matter of moments, a water bottle stops play, a penalty is awarded from the ensuing drop ball, and the penalty is missed! 😲 pic.twitter.com/LjQ9kElpEK
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 7, 2024
Leeds vs Derby: Rodon, Wober objectives
Derby began 5 factors above the relegation zone and arrived at Leeds on a run of 1 win in 10 video games. Their resistance lasted 39 minutes earlier than Joe Rodon headed in Leeds’ opener.
Max Wober then struck a minute earlier than half-time to place Daniel Farke’s gamers on the right track to leapfrog the Blades, who go to play-off hopefuls West Bromwich Albion on Sunday (3pm GMT).
Joe Rodon heads Leeds United in entrance! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/O2TdZQWd36
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 7, 2024
Sunderland vs Stoke: Early objectives for each side
There was ample leisure at Sunderland, the place Lewis Koumas responded to his shot being saved by goalkeeper Anthony Patterson after a nice run by producing a superb end for the sixth-minute opener.
Patterson’s move then arrange a passage of interaction between Tom Watson and Jobe Bellingham, ending in Watson firing in to make sure Stoke’s lead lasted to in lower than 60 seconds later.
Watson, who additionally despatched a strike in opposition to the crossbar after the break, put Sunderland again in entrance with 4 minutes remaining with an effort that was deflected by Michael Rose.
Stoke are a degree above Derby, whereas Sunderland knew victory would transfer them to inside two factors of the highest of the desk.
An electrical begin on the Stadium of Mild! ⚡
Lewis Koumas put Stoke Metropolis in entrance after six minutes earlier than Tom Watson equalised barely a minute later 💥 pic.twitter.com/LioUiZZFEs
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 7, 2024
Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston: Smith purpose ranges
A Danish duo mixed to provide North Finish the lead after 14 minutes at Wednesday, Emil Riis assembly Mads Frokjaer-Jensen’s cross to provide the guests hope of a primary win in 10 video games.
Josh Windass’ second-half penalty for the hosts was saved by Freddie Woodman however the Owls levelled by way of Michael Smith’s 76th-minute end.
Wednesday began the day 5 factors off the play-off locations. Preston had been three factors above the relegation spots.
