After 18 matches in the SkyBet Championship, Leeds United find themselves unexpectedly competing in the race for the Play Offs.
New boss Garry Monk has worked wonders in his short time at the club and this could finally be the season in which The Whites secure that long awaited Premier League return.
After their 2-1 victory over Rotherham United at the New York Stadium on Saturday, The72 takes a look at the facts and figures contributing the Leeds United’s season so far.
29 – Leeds United have 29 points on the board from their 18 matches.
9 – The number of goals scored by top scorer Chris Wood.
5 – Pontus Jansson has accrued five bookings, that’s more than any other United player.
86.1% – The percentage pass completion rate per game by Pontus Jansson. The Swede’s passing is more accurate than any of his teammates.
1620 – The number of minutes played in the SkyBet Championship by ever-presents Rob Green, Charlie Taylor and Kyle Bartley.
7 – The Whites have lost seven times in the league this term.
36,002 – The highest attendance of the season at Elland Road (v Newcastle United).
25,122 – The Whites’ average home attendance this season.
30 – The number of bookings picked up by Leeds United players.
12.2 – The average number of shots from Leeds United players per game.
12 – The Whites have scored 12 goals from open play.
60% – On average, 60% of cautions issued to The Whites’ players have been for fouls.
54% – A total of 54% of Leeds United’s shots have came from inside the 18 yard area.
8 – The Whites have won 8 matches in all competitions by a single goal margin.
50% – Manager Garry Monk has won 50% of his matches in charge in all competitions (excludes matches won after 90 minutes).
Source: whoscored.com
