'Alexa, play Joy Division...'

Swansea City fans certainly revelled in Leeds' misfortune in addition to their own late joy as Zan Vipotnik struck a dramatic 96th minute equaliser to earn Alan Sheehan's side a point against the then Championship leaders at Elland Road.

It led to the usual chants of 'Leeds are falling apart again' from opposition fans, particularly those of Sheffield United and Burnley who were licking their lips and rubbing their hands together with glee upon seeing Daniel Farke's men drop points at a crucial stage of the season.

From a Wales perspective, further crushing heartbreak is the last thing the Red Wall want Joe Rodon, Dan James and Ethan Ampadu to experience over the coming weeks.

Despite winning just one in their last five matches, Leeds remain incredibly well placed to gain promotion this season.

Although, following a gut-wrenching end to the 2023-24 season, Leeds fans can be forgiven for not wanting to count their chickens before they hatch having experienced such pain at Wembley against Russell Martin's Southampton in the play-off final.

That misery came after Leeds gained a staggering 90 points during the regular season and still failed to claim a top two spot.

With seven matches still to play this season, Leeds find themselves just nine points adrift of last season's tally, although Burnley are in exactly the same position while Sheffield United are two points better off.

'Miss Ellen Droad' certainly won't want any more radio shout outs before the Championship season reaches its climax in May.

Leeds at least have the benefit of what, on paper at least, appears to be a more favourable run-in than their top two rivals - who also meet at Turf Moor on April 21.

READ MORE: Dan James Is A Great Human Being . . . And Excellent Footballer, Says Leeds United Boss Daniel Farke

They also boast a squad who have lived through these moments already. Just a year ago, in fact.

While it appears unlikely, Wales' Karl Darlow could yet become an important figure during Leeds' run-in following first choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier's latest howler against Swansea.

The Frenchman fumbled Josh Tymon's corner to allow Harry Darling to prod home Swansea's first equaliser and also didn't cover himself in glory as Vipotnik's driven effort flew under his body deep into added time.

Darlow, 34, has not played a single minute of league action under Farke this season, with his three first team appearances coming in the League Cup and FA Cup.

A late switch of goalkeeper at such a critical stage of the season seems highly unlikely, although Rodon, James and Ampadu will certainly continue to have significant roles to play - particularly the latter following his recent return from a knee injury.

READ MORE: The Day Cardiff City And Leeds United Fans Came Together In Tribute To Sol Bamba

Last year's heartbreak in the Championship play-offs came just two months after Wales' devastating penalty shootout loss to Poland in the Euro 2024 play-off final - with James being the only man not to score from the spot at Cardiff City Stadium.

But whatever happens under Farke in the latter stages of what has been yet another thrilling race for promotion from the second tier, Leeds' Welsh contingent have a huge month in June to look forward to.

Craig Bellamy's side host Liechtenstein in Cardiff on June 6 in their third 2026 World Cup qualifier before travelling to the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels three days later to face group favourites Belgium.

With 163 caps between them, Rodon, James and Ampadu have already experienced incredible highs and lows with the national side.

The road to the USA, Mexico and Canada represents the latest mountain for Wales to climb in the post-Gareth Bale era, and June will undoubtedly be another crucial camp as they look to maintain their unbeaten record under Bellamy.

And the Wales boss can rest assured that his Leeds contingent will be Premier League players by the next time they link up with their team-mates in red in June. At least, according to Farke.

"If you ask me right now, I'm 100% convinced that next season we will play in the Premier League," said the Leeds boss after the Swansea draw.

So that's settled then. Right?