It’s the second friendly game of pre-season for Leeds United on Thursday, as they take on three-time Australian A-League winners Brisbane Roar FC, at the Cbus Super Stadium in Queensland.

Leeds will kick off their tour Down Under on Thursday at 7:45pm (AEST), which is 10:45am (BST), with this being the first game of the Queensland Champions Cup. The tournament is to be played across 6 days, beginning 14^th July and coming to an end on the 20^th.

The Whites will play both Brisbane and then Aston Villa, with the team who secures the most points from their games awarded the title in the inaugural competition.

The players train at Cbus Super Stadium, prior to Thursday's game.

Leeds began their pre-season friendlies on the 7^th July against Sky Bet Championship outfit Blackpool, which resulted in a 4-0 victory for Jesse Marsch’s side with goals from Robin Koch, Rodrigo, Junior Firpo and Mateo Joseph.

The Roar haven’t played since the 13^th May 2022, when they beat Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1, so they will now be looking forward to returning to action on Thursday evening.

The A-League team Leeds will come up against are well-known for their staggering record of an unbeaten 36 game streak. Despite it being completed back in December of 2016, the long-standing record still remains in Brisbane.

Thursdays match can be streamed live on LUTV, or alternatively you can stay right here on leedsunited.com for full updates throughout the match on our online blog!

What has Jesse Marsch said, ahead of the match?  

“I’ve watched Brisbane and looked at what we need to prepare for and we’re expecting a good match and a well-coached team. We’ve enjoyed having the team away together, being around the surroundings and enjoying what Australia has to offer. The people have been so welcoming, friendly and open and really excited to have us here, so overall it’s been a really good two days.”

Head coach Jesse Marsch takes training in Australia! 

A player to watch:

Charlie Austin is a 33-year-old English forward who has 34 goals and eight assists to his name in the Premier League, from 111 appearances. After a long-career in England, the well-known forward moved to Brisbane Roar this summer and will be looking to bring his natural goal-scoring instincts to the Roar, who are searching for an improved campaign next time out.

Charlie Austin in action for Queens Park Rangers, before his switch to the Roar!

Supporter information:

For those in attendance at the Cbus Super Stadium on Thursday night, the address is: Centreline Place, Robina QLD 4226, Australia. Fans can check on the availability of tickets for the match, HERE! The stadium capacity is 27,400 and was opened in February 2008.

Box Office Opens: 6:00pm

Corporate Gates Open: 6.15pm

Public Gates Open: 6.30pm

Kick Off: 7.45pm AEST.

The Cbus Super Stadium, from outside the ground.