Leeds United and Bristol City experienced very different journeys in the 2024–25 Championship season, but both clubs took encouraging steps forward under their current managers.
Under Daniel Farke, Leeds were crowned Championship winners after a consistent campaign that saw them finish top of the table.
As for Bristol City, this season marked real progress under head coach Liam Manning. After years of mid-table finishes, the Robins secured a top-six finish and a place in the play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
Under Daniel Farke, Leeds were crowned Championship winners after a consistent campaign that saw them finish top of the table.
As for Bristol City, this season marked real progress under head coach Liam Manning. After years of mid-table finishes, the Robins secured a top-six finish and a place in the play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
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00:00Leeds United and Bristol City experienced very different journeys in the 2024-25 Championship season,
00:08but both clubs took encouraging steps forward under their current managers.
00:14Under Daniel Farker, Leeds were crowned Championship winners after a consistent campaign that saw them finish top of the table.
00:22With 29 wins, 13 draws and just four defeats, Leeds ended on 100 points to secure the title on the final day and promotion back to the Premier League.
00:33Their success was built on a dangerous attack, scoring way more goals than anyone else.
00:39Joel Perrault, the standout performer, finishing as the league's top scorer with 19 goals,
00:44while Daniel James and Manuel Solomon were also key contributors in the final third.
00:49Among their most eye-catching results was a 7-0 home win over Cardiff City, which underlined their dominance.
00:57Farker's side were disciplined, clinical and effective, and will return to the Premier League with confidence and momentum behind them.
01:05As for Bristol City, this season marked real progress under head coach Liam Manning.
01:10While they were comfortably beaten 6-0 on aggregate by Sheffield United in the semi-finals, there were still calls for optimism.
01:19Anis Mometi, the club's top scorer with 12 goals, and City produced memorable wins over the likes of West Brom and Sunderland to seal their play-off spot.
01:28Although the play-off defeat was a reality check, the season was still a step in the right direction.
01:34With a young developing squad and a clear identity under Manning, Bristol City now have a platform to build on as they look to mount another push for promotion next term.
01:43It's been a fantastic season, I think, in terms of the progress that's been made from the last 18 months.
01:50And the lads should be proud of that. The staff obviously played a huge part, should be proud of that.
01:54And for me, from the lads and the staff, a huge thank you for their support throughout the whole season.
02:00Both clubs, in their own way, can reflect on seasons of significant progress.
02:05Leeds will be in the Premier League, and Bristol City, well, they're not far off.
02:10For next term, we could see them go one more.