Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League with two games to spare | OneFootball

Leeds United and Burnley have been promoted back to the Premier League and will now go head-to-head for the Championship title.

Daniel Farke's Leeds destroyed Stoke City 6-0 at Elland Road to spark scenes of wild celebrations in West Yorkshire, inspired by Joel Piroe's incredible four-goal haul in the opening 45 minutes.

The Whites knew their place in the Premier League would be secure unless fellow automatic promotion contenders Sheffield United could win at Burnley in Saturday's late game. But the Blades were unable to best Scott Parker's Clarets as Josh Brownhill's double saw ensured they ran out 2-1 winners at Turf Moor.

Leeds were relegated from the Premier League two seasons ago and narrowly missed out on an immediate return to the top flight after being beaten by Southampton in the play-off final at Wembley - they had finished third in former Norwich City boss Farke's first season in charge.

But they have dusted themselves down from that disappointment to be the team to beat in this season's Championship. From 44 games played, they have won 27 times, scored 89 goals and have a goal difference of +60. On just four occasions have Leeds been beaten.

Josh Brownhill celebrates the goal that secured Burnley's promotion / Alex Livesey/GettyImages

It's been an equally impressive season for Burnley, who are back in the Premier League after being relegated last year. Parker's side have lost twice throughout the entire campaign but haven't been able to call upon the same goalscoring firepower as Leeds.

They have, however, conceded just 15 goals this season – a truly remarkable defensive record that is testament to the organisation and discipline of Parker's side.

Sheffield United, who were also relegated from the Premier League last season, must now hope to secure their place in the top flight through the play-offs. They will be joined by Sunderland and two other teams still to be determined.

Leeds and Burnley will be replaced in the Championship by Southampton and Leicester City, who were condemned to the second tier after Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Premier League champions-elect Liverpool at King Power Stadium.