Manor Solomon Scores as Leeds Edge Oxford to Move Closer to Premier League Return

Manor Solomon's winner at Oxford sends Leeds United one step closer to Premier League promotion after a resilient display under Daniel Farke.

 

OXFORD, UK – Leeds United moved within touching distance of Premier League promotion after a 1-0 win at Oxford United, thanks to a composed first-half finish from Manor Solomon.

 

Solomon, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, netted his ninth goal of the season and 12th overall contribution in 2025, steering in Jayden Bogle’s low cross after a superb diagonal pass from Joe Rodon. The 33rd-minute goal ultimately proved decisive in a tightly contested match.

 

The pressure was on for Leeds following earlier wins from promotion rivals Burnley and Sheffield United, but Daniel Farke’s side responded with a performance combining attacking threat and defensive steel.

 

Leeds had chances to extend their lead through Bogle and Ao Tanaka, the latter striking the post late on. However, the Yorkshire outfit were forced to endure a nervy final 20 minutes as Oxford United, led by Gary Rowett, bombarded the box with long throws and set-pieces.

 

Rodon was particularly outstanding in the backline, helping Leeds earn a 23rd clean sheet of the campaign — more than any other Championship team.

 

The win brings Farke’s league tally to 181 points from 89 games in charge and moves Leeds to 91 points, eclipsing last season’s total with three matches remaining.

 

Leeds have also scored a league-high 83 goals, showcasing the attacking balance the club has maintained despite losing Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville to Premier League clubs last summer.

 

The club is now on the brink of securing promotion after a two-year exile from the top flight — needing to hold their nerve with key fixtures still to come.