Preview: Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

A third consecutive Yorkshire Derby awaits for Leeds United as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Elland Road, in Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship clash.

The Whites head into the tie sitting top of the league’s standings, unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions and enjoying a strong run of home form.

Last time, Daniel Farke’s side proved too strong for local neighbours Harrogate Town in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round thanks to Largie Ramazani’s second-half header, progressing to the next stage where they will host Millwall in February.

Attentions temporarily turned to the cup after United were held to a 1-1 draw on their previous league outing by Hull City at the MKM Stadium but focus on the Championship now resumes with three important points up for grabs.

Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, find themselves 10th in their pursuit of the Play-Offs, just four points adrift of sixth-placed Middlesbrough.

Last time out in the Championship, Gabriel Otegbayo's late goal salvaged a point for the Owls as they drew 2-2 with Millwall at Hillsborough.

The two sides have already met once this campaign, with strikes from Brenden Aaronson and Dan James giving Leeds an important victory over Danny Röhl’s side.

Action from Elland Road gets underway at 12pm.

We’ve met before:

How to follow:

The match can be watched live in selected territories. Live studio build up with former Whites manager Simon Grayson and Leeds United Women defender Bridie Hannon starts from 11:30am, before worldwide live audio commentary with Bryn Law and club legend Tony Dorigo. Match passes include video build up, analysis and reaction at video.leedsunited.com. Buy your match pass HERE.

The match has also been selected for television coverage within the UK on Sky Sports and ITV. For more information, please see our ‘How to Watch’ guide on leedsunited.com, ahead of kick-off!

Supporters can also follow all the updates live on leedsunited.com with our online blog throughout the match.

Remembering Jayden:

Everyone at Leeds United were devastated to learn of the passing of young supporter Jayden Bamford.

We welcome the family of Jayden to Elland Road on Sunday, including mum, dad, and sister, and we would like to encourage supporters to come together and join in a minute’s applause in the 10th minute of the match against Sheffield Wednesday, to celebrate the life of an inspiring member of the Leeds United family. More information can be found HERE.

Important supporter information:

Discriminatory language or chanting is not acceptable and you could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination abuse of all kinds.

To report an incident, text LEEDS along with any relevant information including ticket details, your name and description of an incident to 60006. You will then receive an automated response which means that your report has been logged and will then be looked into.

Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves but is not limited to, discriminatory behaviour, tragedy chanting, fans entering the pitch, the use of pyros and throwing objects.

League position:

Leeds: 1st

Sheffield Wednesday: 10th

Top scorer:

Leeds: Joël Piroe (10)

Sheffield Wednesday: Josh Windass (10)

Officials:

Referee - David Webb

Assistant Referees - Rob Smith, Nigel Lugg

Fourth Official - Tom Nield