Leeds United face Preston North End at Elland Road, in a 12:30 kick-off in the Sky Bet Championship.
Another tough encounter is expected between two teams who have had closely fought battles over the past two campaigns.
Both teams were in action during midweek, picking up points. Daniel Farke’s side took a second minute lead away at Middlesbrough through Dan James, which saw them go on to claim an important victory away from home.
Our upcoming opponents were also in action on Tuesday, taking on Cardiff City. The Lilywhites went ahead twice against the Bluebirds, but were pegged back each time, and had to settle for a point after conceding in stoppage time.
Following a slow start to the 2024/25 season, Paul Heckingbottom’s side are 16th in the standings, but the appointment of the experienced 47-year-old manager has seen them ease any relegation fears and climb up the table. A win for PNE in this clash could see them move up to 14th.
The Whites are now in second position in the table, after Burnley went top on Friday night following their home win over Norwich City. That means three points for the Whites would see them regain top-spot if they can overcome the visitors on Saturday.
Kick-off at Elland Road is at 12:30pm and further information for supporters who are, and are not attending, can be found further down the page.
Matchday activity:
Leeds United will be celebrating the incredible work of the Leeds United Foundation on Saturday afternoon as we take on Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship.
The club’s official charity supports thousands of people in our local community, specifically working hard to ensure those who are most vulnerable and most in need are given opportunities they may otherwise not have access to. Through the power of football, the Foundation aims to enhance the lives of people across our region and beyond, through initiatives and projects that are focused on education, sport participation, and health and wellbeing.
Ahead of the game at the weekend, participants from the Veterans Café will be holding a bucket collection around the stadium to help raise vital funds to support the club’s official charity. The first-team players will also be wearing branded t-shirts for their warmup, to help promote the important work delivered by the Foundation and show their continued support.
We will also be delighted to welcome a number of special participants from various programmes to the game, with some of our younger participants enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime mascot experience and others being given the chance to stand pitchside as the teams enter the pitch ahead of kick-off.
Our captain, Ethan Ampadu, will also be joined by Leeds United legend Eddie Gray and former Leeds United Women’s captain Bridie Hannon, for photos at the side of the pitch before the match, with the trio set to be announced as the first ever ambassadors for the Leeds United Foundation.
How to watch:
The match can be watched live outside of the UK & Ireland. Live studio build up with Leeds icons Michael Bridges and Stuart Dallas starts from 12:00pm, before worldwide live audio commentary follows 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+. 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.
What has Daniel Farke said, ahead of the match?
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.
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League position:
Leeds: 2nd
Preston: 16th
What has Junior Firpo said, ahead of the match?
Top scorer:
Leeds: Joël Piroe (15)
Preston: Emil Riis (10)
Officials:
Referee – John Busby
Assistant Referees – Mark Russell & Matthew Smith
Fourth Official – Lewis Smith
