Kyle Newbould: Leeds United 3-0 Wolves, three key conclusions | OneFootball

Leeds United boosted survival hopes with a 3-0 home win over Wolves on Saturday, James Justin, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin moving them nine points clear of 18th.

Leeds struck twice early through Justin and Okafor. After half-time Karl Darlow saved superbly and Adam Armstrong’s finish was ruled offside, before Calvert-Lewin won and converted a stoppage-time penalty. yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk highlights three key takeaways.

First, a major injury boost. Joe Rodon returned despite ankle ligament damage at West Ham in the FA Cup less than two weeks ago and an initial May timeline. It was his second early comeback this season and he made a late cameo. Whether he features at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday remains to be seen, but his ahead‑of‑schedule availability lifts Leeds for the run‑in and the FA Cup semi‑final.

Second, Okafor’s form is bang on time. The winger was a constant threat and quickly finished Brenden Aaronson’s pass after Justin’s acrobatic opener for his seventh league goal, making it five in his last five despite a recent hamstring injury. Farke then took him off, and keeping him fresh for Chelsea at Wembley next week looks essential.

Third, it feels like a defining week. A first league win at Old Trafford since 1981, then a commanding home victory. Had results gone differently, Wembley might have mixed excitement with relegation nerves. Instead, back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, the first since beating Bournemouth and Liverpool in autumn 2022, have eased anxiety. Bournemouth away comes on Wednesday, then Chelsea at Wembley, and Leeds look within touching distance of remaining in the Premier League in 2026/27.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk