I agree. Leeds (Despite hating them) have been more or less top two all season and finished 9 points above Derby in 6th and really do deserve it more to go up.
Now facing the playoffs they could (and hopefully) flunk it which from a neutral standing does seem a tad unfair.
I've always questioned if 3rd to 6th have play offs in each division to gain promotion, then surely the 3rd from bottom of each league should have playoffs with the other 3 teams above them for a relegation scrap as to who goes down in the last spot?
Seems logical to me if the leagues are to continue with promotion play offs.