Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Leeds United's Pascal Struijk (centre) celebrates with team-mates.Alamy Stock Photo FreeLate Drama 95th-minute goal boosts Leeds' hopes of Premier League return Pascal Struijk was the hero against Sunderland. 10.06pm, 17 Feb 2025 Share options LEEDS TOOK a huge step towards a return to the Premier League after Pascal Struijk’s dramatic 95th-minute winner defeated Championship promotion rivals Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday. Dutch defender Struijk was the unlikely hero with both Leeds goals despite only playing the final 20 minutes as a substitute. Advertisement Wilson Isidor had fired Sunderland in front with his 12th goal of the season before half-time. But the Black Cats’ chances of automatic promotion are beginning to fade as Leeds and Sheffield United pull away at the top of the table. Struijk began the fightback when he headed in fellow substitute Joe Rothwell’s enticing free-kick on 78 minutes. The same duo combined for the winner as another dangerous cross from Rothwell left the centre-back with an easy finish to head into an unguarded net with the final act of the game. The winning goal sparked wild scenes of celebration among the capacity 38,000 crowd as one of English football’s sleeping giants edged closer to a return to the top flight. Leeds move two points ahead of Sheffield United, but crucially seven clear of third-placed Burnley and 10 of Sunderland in fourth with 13 games remaining. – © AFP 2025 View 7 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “95th-minute goal boosts Leeds' hopes of Premier League return”. 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