Preview: Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Premier League actions returns to Elland Road.
After a break from playing since September 3rd, Leeds United are now back in Premier League action, taking on Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon (16:30 kick-off).
The Whites are back at Elland Road for the first time since August, where a 1-1 draw was played out against Everton, leaving Jesse Marsch’s side with games in hand on their opponents across the league.
👊 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻!#LUFC x @Boost_Drinks pic.twitter.com/VtpcCi7xlz
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 1, 2022
Aston Villa arrive in West Yorkshire having taken seven points from seven games, in this early part of the season. An important win last time out saw them overcome Southampton, thanks to Jacob Ramsey’s first half strike.
When the two teams met last season, a thoroughly entertaining 3-3 draw at Villa Park saw both teams take a point, whilst Steven Gerrard’s side earned a comfortable win at Elland Road from Jesse Marsch’s first game in charge of the Whites.
Marsch’s side go into this one having played three times on home turf so far in the 2022/23 campaign, taking seven points. An opening day victory over Wolves was followed up with a comprehensive and impressive three points against Chelsea, before the draw with Everton.
The game has been selected for live television coverage on Sky Sports. Alternatively, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!
Fan information
Please read the following important information for all supporters:
- North & West Stand exit routes
- Match ready checklist, ahead of the match
- Leeds United support the Play Safe campaign
Manager/head coach
Leeds: Jesse Marsch
Villa: Steven Gerrard
What has Jesse Marsch said, ahead of the match?
“We played them last year and we played them in pre-season, we didn't have our best matches in either moments. I think that they have quality on the pitch and they're very organised, especially with the way they defend.”
🎙Jesse Marsch chats to the media ahead of Sunday's clash against Aston Villa https://t.co/Q38b0cPn5W
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 30, 2022
Head to head
Leeds: 32
Draw: 31
Villa: 41
Top scorer
Leeds: Rodrigo (4)
Villa: Ings, Bailey, Luiz (2)
🎙 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗼: "He’s fit, strong and ready to go. He’s trained really well this week, he’s 100% as close to being fit as I’ve seen him." pic.twitter.com/wqQXyQJqrl
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 30, 2022
Team news
Jesse Marsch has seen a number of players return to fitness, following the recent international break. He will only now be without Stuart Dallas, Adam Forshaw and Archie Gray for this Sunday’s game.
Villa do have injury concerns within their squad for the game. Boubacar Kamara, Lucas Digne, Diego Carlos and Matty Cash are all expected to miss out through injuries, but Ashley Young is likely to return to the side.
Officials
Referee - Stuart Attwell
Assistant Referee - Darren Cann
Assistant Referee - Harry Lennard
Fourth Official - Tony Harrington
Video Assistant Referee - Michael Salisbury
How to watch
The game has been selected for live television broadcast on Sky Sports. You can also stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!
🆚 Aston Villa
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 2, 2022
🏟 Elland Road
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