In a thrilling Championship opener, Leeds United and Portsmouth played to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Elland Road, showcasing the unpredictability of the league. Leeds started strong, taking the lead with a penalty from Pascal Struijk, but Portsmouth quickly equalized through Elias Sorensen and went ahead with Callum Lang’s goal just before halftime. Wilfried Gnonto responded for Leeds shortly after the restart, but as the match progressed, Lang scored again from the penalty spot, seemingly sealing a victory for Portsmouth. However, in the dying moments, Brenden Aaronson salvaged a point for Leeds with a last-minute equalizer. Despite dominating possession and attempts on goal, Leeds were unable to secure the win, highlighting the resilience of the newly-promoted Portsmouth side. This match marked an exciting return to the Championship for Portsmouth, who had been absent since 2012.