Sunderland faced a close call in their match at West Yorkshire, where Luke O’Nien’s clear handball in defending a corner led to controversy. This resulted in Wales international players and Elland Road fans feeling incensed. O’Nien’s action of throwing his arm in front of Rodon’s face and punching the ball away prevented a free header for the towering centre-back, prompting the question of whether it should have been a penalty.
After losing 2-1 to Coventry City, Leeds needed a win to reach the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town, who had suffered a 1-0 derby defeat against Norwich City, were set to face Watford, aiming to bounce back and secure the top spot. Looking ahead, Leeds were scheduled to host Blackburn Rovers in the next match and were at risk of kicking off outside the automatic promotion places.
