English Championship: Leeds' hopes of automatic promotion hit with home loss to 10-man Wigan

Wigan were reduced to 10 men after just 14 minutes with Cedric Kipre seeing a straight red - CameraSport/Getty/DailyMail

Marcelo Bielsa said he could offer "no explanation" as 10-man Wigan dented Leeds United's automatic promotion hopes by coming from behind to win at Elland Road thanks to Gavin Massey's brace.


"Destiny gave us a red card, a penalty and 15 chances to score." Leeds boss Bielsa said.

"We simply should have won that game today.

"I am sad at this defeat, but I am very motivated. We have had a good season, but it will mean nothing if we do not get promoted."

Wigan were a man light after just 14 minutes when Cedric Kipre was sent off for handling on the line and although Pablo Hernandez's penalty hit the post, Patrick Bamford put United ahead shortly after.

However, Massey scored either side of half-time to stun the hosts and move the lowly Latics five points clear of the relegation zone.

Massey's second goal sparked wild scenes from the Wigan coaching staff on the touchline - MattWest/BPI/REX/DailyMail

Leeds drop to third, level on points with second-placed Sheffield United but with a goal difference inferior to the Blades by six with three games remaining.