Leeds United fans are expressing frustration and outrage over the number of fixtures that have been moved for television broadcasts. The team has been chosen for TV coverage a remarkable 32 times this season, causing concern among supporters that it could potentially derail their promotion push. Leeds currently sit in the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship, one point behind Ipswich who lead the way with 87 points. With just six matches remaining, the Championship promotion race is heating up, and fans across the country and world are eagerly watching to see how it will unfold.
Sky Sports recently released their latest round of TV picks for the penultimate round of matches before the final day, and Leeds’ final away game of the campaign against QPR has been switched to a Friday night kick-off. This means that Leeds will once again have a late finish and a challenging journey back to West Yorkshire. The frustration among fans is compounded by the fact that this game comes just days after their Monday night trip to Middlesbrough, which will also be televised.
Some fans are calling for Sky Sports to reconsider their scheduling decisions, with one fan suggesting that Leeds should refuse to comply with the changes. Another fan expressed their disappointment, calling it a “disgusting” decision that is “ruining football even more.” Others are questioning why the club has not taken a stand against these frequent fixture changes, especially as they often result in a lack of rest and preparation time for the team.
Despite the frustration, it is highly likely that Leeds will be chosen for TV coverage on the final day of the season when they host Southampton, along with Ipswich and Leicester, if all three teams are still in contention for promotion. Fans are hoping that the club will take a stand to ensure fair scheduling and prioritize the needs of the players and supporters.
The Championship promotion race is reaching its climax, and viewers around the world will be eagerly tuning in to watch how it unfolds. Leeds United fans, in particular, are feeling the frustration of frequent fixture changes for television coverage. With just six matches remaining, every point and every fixture is crucial, and fans are calling for fair scheduling that does not negatively impact their team’s promotion push. As the season draws to a close, it remains to be seen how Leeds United will navigate these challenges and whether they will secure an instant return to the Premier League.