After two weeks off, Leeds United return to Championship action on Saturday afternoon as they host old rivals Millwall.
The Whites are just one point behind Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United after their win at Elland Road a fortnight ago. Marcelo Bielsa’s men will be looking to bounce back with three points to keep the pressure on the Blades, who have a tricky fixture against Bristol City at the same time.
Leeds and Millwall have history, and have played some fiery, well-contested matches in recent years and their manager has been talking this one up as their “biggest game of the season.
An 89th-minute equaliser from Jack Harrison meant Leeds came away with a point from the New Den in the reverse fixture back in September.
Harris’ men sit just one point above the relegation zone, and recently lost four league games on the bounce, although they won their last one, beating Birmingham 2-0 away.
They were also seconds away from reaching Wembley in an FA Cup semi-final, but they threw away a two-goal lead against Brighton and went on to lose the penalty shootout in their most recent match a fortnight ago.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s match:
When is the match?
It’s a Saturday 3pm kick-off at Elland Road.
Will it be on TV?
No. As usual, no Saturday 3pm game can be shown on UK television per the regulations.
What about a live stream?
Leeds fans outside the UK and Ireland will be able to watch the match via the LUTV app or on the website if they buy a £10 match pass.
Team news
The good news is that Pontus Jansson has recovered quicker than expected to the injury he sustained against Sheffield United and is available once again, but Bielsa will be forced into at least one change with Kiko Casilla suspended following the late red card shown for a last-man challenge.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell, fresh from strong showings with Northern Ireland, will be back between the sticks.
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Leeds have also been boosted by extra options for the bench - Adam Forshaw is back available after a knee problem kept him sidelined for eight games . Jack Clarke has also returned to the bench in recent weeks after shaking off the virus that saw him hospitalised in Middlesbrough.
Kemar Roofe is the only injury absence, but he’s progressing well and is expected to make a return for the final run-in.
The Lions have been boosted by the news that first-choice keeper Jordan Harris is fit after an injury scare over the international break.
Former Leeds striker Steve Morison has tended to be used off the bench this season, with Leeds academy product Tom Elliott expected to start up top in his place. Left-winger Shane Ferguson is suspended after he was sent off in the FA Cup match against Brighton, while his Northern Ireland team-mate Conor McLaughlin is available once again.
Odds
Leeds - 8/15
Draw - 10/3
Millwall - 6/1
Odds courtesy of Bet365, correct at time of publication
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