PREVIEW: YORK CITY V LEEDS UNITED
We analyse Thursday's clash.
Leeds United travel to York City on Thursday (7:00pm), looking to record a second win in pre-season, following Tuesday's victory at Forest Green Rovers. York City were a Football League side in the 2015/16 campaign, however back to back relegations meant they started the 2017/18 season in the National League North. The game will provide Marcelo Bielsa with another opportunity to cast his eye over his squad, ahead of the Sky Bet Championship opener against Stoke City on Sunday 5th August.
Head coach
York City: Martin Gray
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa
2017/18 league position
York City: 11th (National League North)
Leeds United: 13th (Sky Bet Championship)
2017/18 top scorer
York City: Jon Parkin (20)
Leeds United: Kemar Roofe (14)
2018/19 transfer incomings
York City: Tom Allan (Alfreton Town), Jordan Burrow (Gateshead), Kallum Griffiths (Spennymoor Town), Macaulay Langstaff (Gateshead), Russell Penn (Gateshead), Jake Wright (Harrogate Town), Wesley York (Gateshead).
Leeds United: Lewis Baker (Chelsea), Jamal Blackman (Chelsea)
Team news
Marcelo Bielsa is expected to field a different side, to the team which played 90 minutes against Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday. Midfielder Lewis Baker could make his debut, whilst former York striker Ryan Edmondson may line up against his former side. Ronaldo Vieira, Laurens De Bock and Tom Pearce are all expected to be included.
The key battle
Jon Parkin v Laurens De Bock
36-year-old striker Parkin has proved to be a constant threat against Leeds United throughout his career. Now lining up for York, Parkin hit 20 goals for York last season during an impressive campaign. The Leeds United defence will be looking to keep him quiet at Bootham Crescent.
LUTV
Thurday's fixture with York City will be shown live on LUTV, with build up from 6:50pm. The York game is available for £3.99 or you can purchase a five game pre-season pass for £14.99.
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Tickets
York City have confirmed a small amount of tickets will be available to purchase on the gate (cash only).
