A lot of Leeds United fans love the latest stat from LUFCDATA.
They have revealed that Leeds’ record of ten goals conceded in 20 matches is the second-best defensive record in the history of the English second tier – with only Notts County having had a better record in the 1922-23 season.
Who is the main reason for Leeds' defensive record?
White
Casilla
This stat has blown away many Whites supporters.
Leeds have conceded just 10 goals in 20 Championship matches this season; in the history of the English second tier, only Notts County in 1922-23 (8) have conceded fewer at this stage of a season.
Brilliant stat from @StatsZone. #LUFC pic.twitter.com/AG5I7n0DUz
— LUFCDATA (@LUFCDATA) December 9, 2019
That some stat
— Benny ?? (@BennyTaylsLUFC) December 9, 2019
That’s incredible
— Ricky Block ??????? ?? (@richardblock24) December 10, 2019
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— Leeds That ?? – lufc podcast (@leedsthat) December 9, 2019
A few other Leeds fans are asking questions about how Notts County did in that season.
Did notts county get promoted? ?
— Stu (@RealStuu) December 10, 2019
Whats the fewest in a 46 game season?
— Best of the Bets (@botbforum) December 10, 2019
What do we think?
This is incredible work by LUFCDATA and StatsZone, and it shows just how good Leeds have been in defence this year.
The addition of Ben White has proved to be a masterstroke – while Kiko Casilla has put his awful form from last season behind him and become arguably one of the Championship’s best goalkeepers.
What makes this stat even more impressive is that Leeds have had injuries in the defence.
Luke Ayling missed nine games with an ankle injury and Liam Cooper has missed four games with various injuries. (He will also miss Hull match).
They have also had to do without Ezgjan Alioski and Barry Douglas for parts of the season.
The only player from the backline who has played every game is White, and he is has been fantastic for Bielsa’s men.
Surely, if Leeds keep up this defensive record, then they will be promoted.