12 May Aston Villa, Leeds in control after first-leg of Championship play-offs

Aston Villa and Leeds United will take slender advantages into the second-leg of their Championship semi-final play-off ties.

Villa overcame an early stutter to defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Villa Park thanks to second-half goals from Conor Hourihane and Tammy Abraham.

Forward Dwight Gayle gave the Baggies an early lead before being sent off for a second bookable offence two minutes from time.

The second-leg takes place at The Hawthorns on Wednesday morning AEST.

⚽️ GOAL!! @ConorHourihane with a ROCKET!! 🚀🚀🚀💥 @AVFCOfficial 1️⃣-1️⃣ @WBA | Watch LIVE on beIN SPORTS CONNECT ▶️ https://t.co/X2uNQA9oQp | #EFLPlayOffs | #EFL pic.twitter.com/Lm2tYE9Ijm

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) May 11, 2019

⚽️ PENALTY!! #TammyAbraham turns the game on its head after @JackGrealish1 wins a the spot-kick!! @AVFCOfficial 2️⃣-1️⃣ @WBA | Watch LIVE on beIN SPORTS CONNECT ▶️ https://t.co/vmowkjvFni | #EFLPlayOffs | #EFL pic.twitter.com/5fXZJx4XYX

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) May 11, 2019

Leeds United shade Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park thanks to a second-half strike from attacker Kemar Roofe.

Derby were awarded a penalty in the 77th minute but the decision was controversially overturned by referee Craig Pawson after consulting with the linesman.

⚽️ GOAL!! #KemarRoofe converts an absolutely sumptuous pass from @Harrison_Jack11!! @dcfcofficial 0️⃣-1️⃣ @LUFC | See Leeds LIVE in Australia this winter!! 👉🏻 https://t.co/61Fqh3PfVj | #EFLPlayOffs | #DCFCvLUFC pic.twitter.com/fa3IkSuVuc

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) May 11, 2019

❌ NO PENALTY!! @dcfcofficial denied a penalty!! A HUGE moment in the game!! 0-1 | Watch LIVE on beIN SPORTS CONNECT ▶️ https://t.co/J9Eala3fbU | #EFLPlayOffs | #DCFCvLUFC pic.twitter.com/IGtqqyPbai

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_AUS) May 11, 2019

The two clubs will clash once again at Elland Road on Thursday morning AEST.

The winner of the two semi-finals will meet in the Championship play-off final at Wembley to decide the final Premier League promotion spot.

Norwich City and Sheffield United have already won automatic promotion to England's top flight for next season.