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It has been an exciting race for automatic promotion from the Championship, with Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United swapping places in the top three for much of the season.
But three defeats in succession for the Blades recently has opened up a five-point gap between themselves and the top two. Although they returned to winning ways against Cardiff City on Good Friday, they may be consigned to a place in the play-offs in order to secure an immediate Premier League return come Monday night.
Chris Wilder’s men travel to Burnley (17:30 BST) knowing a loss, coupled with a Leeds win over Stoke at Elland Road (15:00) will end their hopes of a top-two finish.
But Leeds boss Daniel Farke isn’t getting too carried away after his side’s 1-0 win at Oxford United on Friday.
“I’ve had so many games in this crazy league, I know what can happen,” he told BBC Radio Leeds.
“We are in really good shape. When you hit win after win after win in the crunch-time period it is always really good. We are in a good position but nothing is done yet.
“You have to fight for every point. The upcoming games will be difficult, you have to keep your nerve. This league is relentless and to succeed you have to be relentless and this is what we are but we have to keep going.”
Burnley, meanwhile, control their own destiny and manager Scott Parker has no doubts about his squad’s mentality as they look to complete the job.
“This group, in terms of a mindset, just find a way,” he told BBC Radio Lancashire.
“There is quality there of course, but in those moments, the mentality can get you there.”
Victory would also secure a joint-record for the Clarets, making it 31 non-play-off Championship wins in a single season – which Reading did in 2005-06.
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