Leeds United next five Championship matches compared to Sheffield United, Burnley and Sunderland

Leeds United moved back to the top of the Championship following their hard-fought 3-1 win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday. Daniel Farke's side had won seven straight home matches prior to the visit of fifth-place Boro and they made it eight in a row by edging past Michael Carrick's men at Elland Road.

There was a buzz around the fixture with second hosting fifth and it was Leeds who managed to land the first blow. Wilfried Gnonto gave the Whites the lead in the 14th minute, pouncing on a loose ball inside the penalty area before bundling home from close range. Leeds were dominant throughout most of the first half and could have scored more, with Daniel James and Gnonto having further opportunities.

However, Boro smelt blood in the second half and levelled in the 54th minute. A dangerous in-swinging corner from Dan Barlaser was headed into his own net by Max Wober. After a rare lull in the game, Leeds seemed to gain a second wind after Farke made a couple of changes and they went back in front with 16 minutes to go. Having missed a golden chance moments before, James made amends with a fine strike into the top corner.

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Middlesbrough pushed to find a leveller, but Leeds managed to catch them on the break and find a third as Brenden Aaronson tapped home. The result means that the Whites move two points clear at the top of the Championship ahead of Sheffield United's game against Millwall on Wednesday.

With this in mind, Leeds Live takes a look at the next five fixtures for Leeds and their promotion rivals....

Leeds United's next five Championship fixtures

Preston North End (A) - December 14

Oxford United (H) - December 21

Stoke City (A) - December 26

Derby County (A) - December 29

Blackburn (H) - January 1

Sunderland's next five Championship fixtures

Swansea City (A) - December 14

Norwich City (H) - December 21

Blackburn Rovers (A) - December 26

Stoke City (A) - December 29

Sheffield United (H) - January 1

Sheffield United's next five Championship fixtures

West Brom (A) - December 8

Millwall (A) - December 11

Plymouth Argyle (H) - December 14

Cardiff City (A) - December 21

Burnley (H) - December 26

Burnley's next five Championship fixtures

Norwich City (A) - December 15

Watford (H) - December 21

Sheffield United (A) - December 26

Middlesbrough (A) - December 29

Stoke City (H) - January 1

Middlesbrough's next five Championship fixtures

Millwall (H) - December 15

Plymouth Argyle (A) - December 21

Sheffield Wednesday (H) - December 26

Burnley (H) - December 29

Hull (A) - January 1