Leeds United are back in Premier League action this weekend, taking on Chelsea away from home on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

The Whites were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup at Fulham in midweek but put in a pleasing performance. They now return to West London on Saturday, aiming to do the double over their upcoming opponents for this season.

The hosts are not having the season that their high standards usually show. Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League table up to now, having only won eight of their 24 top-flight matches.

When the two sides met at Elland Road earlier in the season, a commanding and memorable victory came for Leeds United - who ran out 3-0 winners on the day following goals from Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo and Jack Harrison. 

🤩 "#LUFC are in dreamland!" pic.twitter.com/x9nPabythz

— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 22, 2022

Leeds were boosted last time out with an important home victory over Southampton. Junior Firpo’s second half winner secured the three points and moved the side out of the relegation places. 

Chelsea come into the match with no wins in five, having lost their last two and drawing three prior to that. There is still time remaining in the season though for Graham Potter’s side to make progress towards a spot in European competition next season. 

One stat that the Blues can point towards is goals scored. The lack of a prolific scorer this season has seen them net just 23 times in the league, which is six less than Leeds. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz are level on six each, but there has been a lack of goals from elsewhere. 

Leeds also need to find goals, having missed a number of chances in Tuesday night’s defeat to Fulham, despite creating many. Top-scorer Rodrigo remains on the sidelines with injury. 

🎙 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁: "I have one clear idea, we need the next three points. We have to be focused on that, try to make the effort now, not wait for the next game or calculate what need at the end.” pic.twitter.com/Fo9r4P8Dd2

— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 2, 2023

With the season well into the second half of the campaign, all points are now important and new head coach Javi Gracia is concentrating on getting as many on the board, game by game, urging the team to keep their focus. 

The match on Saturday has not been selected for live television coverage within the UK. For those not attending the game, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow live updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!

A stat ahead of the match: 

🔢 @LUFC travel to face Chelsea in the @premierleague this weekend. 👇 #LUFC #MOT pic.twitter.com/73oJ4Xd7V7

— Leeds United StatZone (@lufcsz) March 3, 2023

Important supporter information:

Ahead of our Premier League game against Chelsea at the weekend, the club wanted to provide supporters travelling to Stamford Bridge with some useful information for their trip.

Please CLICK HERE to read the full information, ahead of the match. 

What has Javi Gracia said, ahead of the match?

“To go to Stamford Bridge is always very very tough, and I have that experience and I know how demanding will be the game.”

🎙 Ahead of Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge, watch Javi Gracia's pre-Chelsea press conference https://t.co/q8b4YpRG7V

— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 2, 2023

Head to head:

Chelsea: 37

Draws: 30

Leeds: 40

League position:

Chelsea: 10th

Leeds: 17th

Premier League top scorer:

Chelsea: Raheem Sterling & Kai Havertz (6)

Leeds: Rodrigo (10)

🎙 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮: "It’s important to start aggressive. To go to Stamford Bridge, it’s always very tough. The necessity they have in terms of points, we have to be focused and prepare for a demanding game." pic.twitter.com/XzqmWULFAK

— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 2, 2023

Officials:

Referee - Michael Oliver

Assistant Referee - Stuart Burt

Assistant Referee - Simon Bennett

Fourth Official - David Coote

Video Assistant Referee - Darren England

How to watch:

The match has not been selected for live television coverage within the UK. For those not attending the game, you can stay right here on leedsunited.com to follow live updates throughout the 90 minutes, or listen to uninterrupted commentary on LUTV!