Preview: Leeds United v Charlton Athletic

Preview: Leeds United v Charlton Athletic

We look at Wednesday's game.

Champions Leeds United take on Charlton Athletic in the final game of the season at Elland Road on Wednesday (7:30pm).  The Whites are looking to end the season with a sixth consecutive win, ahead of a return to the Premier League for the first time since 2004.  Former Whites midfielder Lee Bowyer brings his Addicks to Elland Road needing three points to guarantee safety.  Leeds will lift the Sky Bet Championship trophy following the conclusion of the game.


Manager/head coach

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

Charlton Athletic: Lee Bowyer


League position

Leeds United: 1st

Charlton Athletic: 21st


Form

Leeds United: WWWWW

Charlton Athletic: LLLDD


Top scorer

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford (16)

Charlton Athletic: Macauley Bonne (11)


Head to head

Leeds United wins: 25

Draws: 11

Charlton Athletic wins: 20


Last time at Elland Road

Saturday 30th April 2016

Leeds United 1 (Bamba 71)

Charlton Athletic 2 (Gudmundsson 39, Lookman 49)


Team news

Gaetano Berardi and Kalvin Phillips will miss Wednesday's clash with injury.  After rotating the side against Derby, Marcelo Bielsa said he will play his strongest team available to respect the competition.  


Officials

Referee: Jarred Gillett

Assistant Referee 1: Philip Dermott

Assistant Referee 2: Mark Dwyer

Fourth Official: Scott Duncan


The key battle

Ben White v Macauley Bonne

Bonne was on the score-sheet last time the two sides met at the Valley and Charlton's top scorer will be looking to add to his tally in order to keep the Addicks in the Championship.  Leeds defender White will be looking to stop him.


Latest odds

Leeds United: 3/10

Draw: 4/1

Barnsley: 8/1

(Odds correct at time of article published)


How to watch

Thursday's game has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports. Season Ticket Holders who selected the 'Club Bundle' can watch the game on LUTV, whilst all supporters can still listen to live audio commentary.  CLICK HERE for more details.

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