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Championship final day: Leeds crowned champions, Luton relegated as Jack Wilshere wins ex-Arsenal showdown

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Championship final day: Leeds crowned champions, Luton relegated as Jack Wilshere wins ex-Arsenal showdown

Leeds edged out Burnley to win the second-tier Championship title on goal difference after both teams finished the season with 100 points as Luton Town suffered a second straight relegation on Saturday.

On a frantic final day, Leeds found themselves trailing Plymouth Argyle early in the game through a Sam Byram own goal but Wilfried Gnonto levelled eight minutes into the second half.

Sheffield United finished third with 90 points after a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, who ended seventh and missed out on the last playoff spot by two points.

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