Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning with a pounding head—not from stress or lack of sleep, but from a night of wild celebration.
That’s exactly what many Leeds United fans are experiencing after their club secured a thrilling return to the Premier League.
It all unfolded on Easter Monday, and what a ride it was.
Leeds needed two things: a win against Stoke City and a little help from Burnley to hold off Sheffield United later that evening.
As it turns out, the football gods were smiling on Leeds.
Crushing Stoke, Then Watching and Waiting
Leeds took care of business in emphatic fashion, steamrolling Stoke City 6-0 in front of a raucous home crowd.
The team did everything they could—and then came the hard part: waiting.
As eyes turned to the Burnley vs. Sheffield United match, nerves were at an all-time high.
But when Burnley edged out Sheffield 2-1, the city of Leeds erupted.
Not only had their team won in style, but they were now officially back in the top flight.
Celebration Across the Pennines
The moment Burnley’s win was confirmed, celebrations kicked off across the Pennines and beyond.
Leeds fans weren’t the only ones basking in the glory—players’ families and partners joined in the joy too.
Instagram lit up with videos and photos, giving fans a peek behind the scenes.
From champagne showers to on-pitch family photos, it was clear this moment meant the world to everyone involved.
Partners in Celebration
Charlotte Stokoe, partner of Sam Byram, shared clips of players dancing and spraying champagne after the win.
Milana Dambra, who is dating playmaker Brenden Aaronson, posted a video of the squad going wild, captioned: “Back in the Prem!”
Manor Solomon’s fiancée, Dana Voshina, uploaded a flurry of Instagram stories—including a selfie with the winger and a sweet caption, “You did it!!!!”
One video even captured Solomon being serenaded by fans outside Elland Road, with Dan James leading the chants.
Joel Piroe, the Easter Monday hero who netted four goals in the first half alone, was seen with his partner Naomi Pattiwaell and their child on the pitch.
Her caption read proudly: “My Team.” Meanwhile, Junior Firpo’s wife Julia posted a heartwarming photo of their family after the match, writing: “Premier League here we come.”
Eyes Still on the Prize
While the celebrations were well-earned, Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu made it clear they’re not done yet.
“It’s amazing,” he said, reflecting on the energy after the final whistle.
“We’ve got another target now, so while we can enjoy this, there’s more to come.”
Ampadu also spoke about last season’s painful end—missing automatic promotion and falling to Southampton in the play-off final.
That disappointment has clearly fueled this year’s relentless push.
“We felt that hurt,” he said.
“We wanted to put it right—and now, thankfully, one part is done.”
Farke’s Hat-Trick of Promotions
Manager Daniel Farke, who’s now taken a team to the Premier League three times (twice with Norwich, now once with Leeds), was still soaking in the moment.
“I’m lost for words,” he admitted, beer in hand.
“94 points at this stage is unbelievable. The players deserve this, and the fans deserve this.”
He noted how tough it was to rebuild after relegation and heartbreak at Wembley, but praised his team’s resilience.
“It’s been a long road, but we kept going. Now we celebrate.”
What Comes Next?
The journey isn’t over just yet. Leeds still have two league games left: hosting Bristol City on April 28, and then wrapping up away at Plymouth on May 3.
With promotion in the bag, the next goal is clear: finish as champions.
So, can Leeds do it? One thing’s for sure—they’re not done making headlines this season.