Leeds United have a huge clash at home on Wednesday night when they host Derby County in the Championship play-offs and there is a statistic which should give them plenty of hope.
The Whites have a 1-0 lead in the tie thanks to a win on the road at Derby on Saturday, with Kemar Roofe providing the all-important goal for Marcelo Bielsa's men.
This has given Leeds a clear advantage ahead of the second leg, especially with the fact that they are now at home in front of their own fans for the important second leg.
And now a stat has been revealed by BBC Sport which should make fans even more hopeful that they can make the play-off final.
Aston Villa finish above Leeds United in this alternative Championship table
"None of the previous 17 teams to lose the first leg of a second-tier play-off semi-final at home have progressed to the final," BBC Sport reported.
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This is quite a remarkable stat and proves that Derby are well and truly up against it at Elland Road despite only trailing by one goal. Leeds will be hoping the trend continues on Wednesday.
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