Former English Premier champions Leicester has been promoted back to the English Premier League without kicking the ball after QPR hammered Leeds 4-0 at Loftus Road Stadium.
The Foxes opened up a crucial advantage in what has been a fascinating battle at the top of the Championship by hammering fellow promotion hopefuls Southampton 5-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night.
The win opened up a four-point lead over second-placed Leeds and a five-point advantage over Ipswich Town, meaning that the Whites defeat has granted Leicester’s promotion before they play their last match.
Leeds misery started after only eight minutes at Loftus Road as QPR found the opening goal and never looked back, sweeping Leeds aside to not only confirm Leicester’s promotion but also deal a huge blow to their visitors’ own promotion bid, while confirming their survival in the process.
All three teams in the top-two mix have faltered at times in recent weeks, but Leeds were still regarded as favourites but after yesterday defeat to QPR, they will now have to settle for play-offs incase Ipswich Town wins their two games in hand.
