Leeds United have been promoted to the English Premier League this evening.
The Elland Road side is owned by 49ers Enterprises, who, along with Andrew Cavenagh, are set to secure a 51 per cent controlling interest in Rangers.
Leeds defeated Stoke City 6-0 earlier this afternoon. Joel Piroe scored a hat-trick in the first 20 minutes, before Junior Firpo made it 4-0 just before the half-hour mark. Piroe then struck again prior to the break, as Wilfried Gnonto completed the scoring in the second half.
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That victory meant that if Burnley avoided defeat against Sheffield United later on Easter Monday, Leeds would be promoted, and that is precisely what happened.
Scott Parker's men emerged 2-1 victors from Turf Moor, as Josh Brownhill's brace proved crucial.
Leeds now know they will play their football in England's top-flight next season, although that situation has no impact whatsoever on the Rangers takeover deal.
Regardless, Leeds remain in the hunt for the Championship title before the season comes to a conclusion.
They currently sit top of the table with two games to go. Daniel Farke's men are level on points with Burnley after their victory tonight, but boast a goal difference of 60, compared to their rivals' tally of 46.
49ers Enterprises took control of Leeds in the summer of 2023. The club has never played in the Premier League since, with 2025/26 set to be their first term in the division since 2022/23, when they finished second-bottom on 31 points.
Back at Rangers, Barry Ferguson has five games remaining as interim head coach.
The Ibrox club kick off their Scottish Premiership post-split fixture schedule when they travel to face St Mirren in Paisley this weekend.
