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**West Bromwich Albion**
The “Baggies” finished last season in fifth place, earning a spot in the playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. They ended the season 22 points behind league champions Leicester. In the playoff semi-final, West Brom faced a determined Southampton, drawing 0-0 at home before falling 1-3 in the away leg.
West Brom began this season with a 3-1 away win against QPR. However, they experienced a setback during the week, losing 1-2 to Fleetwood Town in the League Cup.
**Leeds United**
“The Peacocks” were in a heated race for direct promotion to the Premier League last season but ultimately fell short, finishing third after three late defeats. Leeds entered the playoffs, drawing 0-0 away to Norwich in the semi-final and then securing a 4-0 victory at home. Unfortunately, they narrowly lost 0-1 to Southampton in the playoff final at Wembley.
In their opening match of the new season, Leeds drew 3-3 at home against Portsmouth, scoring a last-minute equalizer. However, they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Middlesbrough at home in the League Cup.