Brentford vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Jack Harrison seals survival
Leeds beat the drop with a vital win at Brentford to send Burnley down
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after a 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United on the final day of the season on Sunday that sent them down to the second division for the first time since 2015.
Leeds United, who were in the drop zone on goal difference heading into the last round of fixtures, remain in the top flight after a 2-1 win at Brentford ensured they finished above Burnley in 17th place.
Follow all the reaction from the relegation battle below.
Brentford 0-1 Leeds, Burnley 1-2 Newcastle 76 min
Burnley are looking frustrated as they try and pull off this comeback, they do need to score soon.
A draw will also give them hope as if Brentford hit back, it would be Leeds who are relegated.
So much maths at play here!
Brentford 0-1 Leeds, Burnley 1-2 Newcastle 71 min
The goal was a beauty, Dubravka initially repelled the shot but Cornet hit the rebound in.
The goal hasn’t made a difference to the table, they need two more to stay up as things stand.
If Leeds hold their lead and Burnley go onto lose Burnley will be relegated.
GOAL! Burnley 1-2 Newcastle (Cornet, 69)
Burnley have pulled one back!
Could they do this? Two more goals are needed.
Brentford 0-1 Leeds, Burnley 0-2 Newcastle 69 min
There may be less than 2,000 Leeds fans at Brentford’s home stadium but it’s thunderous now they are in the driving seat!
Leeds and Brentford are still going toe-to-toe and it’s an interesting battle.
Meanwhile, Tarkowski has fouled and Newcastle have a free kick. Trippier is the taker but Burnley head to safety.
If you are just tuning in, as things stand Leeds will remain in the top flight as they are currently three points clear of the relegation zone.
Brentford 0-1 Leeds, Burnley 0-2 Newcastle 64 min
Burnley fans have their hands on their head, Saint-Maximin poked the ball through to Wilson for a one-on-one with Pope. The forward tapped it home and now Burnley will need three goals if they are to stay up with Leeds in control at the Community Stadium.
Wilson’s latest goal has filtered through to the supporters at the Community Stadium and they are celebrating!
Burnley had a corner but the header goes wide.
GOAL! Burnley 0-2 Newcastle (Wilson, 60)
Oh no, Wilson slices home and this is a mountain for Burnley to climb now!
Brentford 0-1 Leeds, Burnley 0-1 Newcastle, 60 min
There was no doubt at all with the VAR check taking no time at all for Raya’s blunder, which also earned him a yellow card. Raphinha’s hit has put Leeds three points ahead of Burnley, who are still losing to Newcastle.
The Leeds fans are all that can be heard in the stadium, what a moment!
Burnley now have to beat Newcastle if things remain as they are.
Brentford have made a chance as Jensen comes off for Dasilva.
GOAL! Brentford 0-1 Leeds United (Raphinha, 56)
What a strike! Raphinha may have just hit Leeds into staying in the Premier League!
Brentford 0-0 Leeds, Burnley 0-1 Newcastle, 60 min
Leeds have a penalty! This could be interesting!!
Raya takes out the last man.
Brentford 0-0 Leeds, Burnley 0-1 Newcastle 55 min
Dubravka has already been forced to make a save as Burnley start brightly, knowing they need to score to remain in the Premier League.
Remember if Burnley and Leeds both draw it will be Burnley who stay up.
Mbeumo has got on the end of another Eriksen cross but he can’t capitilise, it has been a frustrating afternoon for the star.
Raya has also had to make a save as Rodrigo goes for goal! It’s starting to liven up.
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