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Leeds United and Sheffield United's final three fixtures as promotion battle nears its endgame

Leeds United have handed the automatic promotion advantage back to Sheffield United after a dramatic Good Friday round of fixtures.

Sheffield United cruised to a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest to jump above Leeds and into second on goals difference.

Leeds were expected to move back into second by defeating Wigan Athletic later on in the day but instead suffered a shock 2-1 defeat.

Despite playing against ten men for most of the game, two goals from Gavin Massey ensured an impressive win for Wigan.

Sheffield United's superior goal difference (+32 to +26) is what has them above Leeds at the moment but three games remain.

There could still be twists and turns to come as both sides aim to get over the line and avoid having to do battle in the play-offs.

Chris Wilder and Marcelo Bielsa (Alex Dodd/CameraSport)

Sheffield United still have remaining matches at Hull City on Easter Monday, at home against Ipswich Town and away at Stoke City.

Leeds, meanwhile, visit Brentford on Easter Monday, host Aston Villa next Saturday and take the trip to Ipswich Town on the final day.

Both sides face Ipswich but it's Leeds who take on the highest ranked opponents in fifth-place Aston Villa. However, Sheffield United will be wary of meeting a Hull City side who have been one of the strongest sides in the Championship since the turn of the year.

Sheffield United's last three: Hull City (A) on Monday April 22, Ipswich Town (H) on Saturday April 27, Stoke City (A) on Sunday May 5.

Leeds' last three: Brentford (A) on Monday April 22, Aston Villa (H) on Sunday April 28, Ipswich Town on Sunday May 5.

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