Another Yorkshire derby is on the cards this weekend for Leeds United, with Daniel Farke’s side making the short trip down the M1 to face Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, with kick off at 8pm.

Under the Hillsborough lights, the Whites will be looking to extend their strong start to the year which has seen them collect 31 points from a possible 33.

Last time out in Sky Bet Championship action, a first-half strike from Dan James, the winger’s 11th of a terrific campaign to date, proved to be enough as United beat Stoke City at Elland Road.



Leeds sit third in the league standings, just two points behind second-placed Ipswich Town as the promotion race enters the last 10 games of the season.

Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have enjoyed an up-turn in fortunes since the appointment of Danny Rohl.

In 25 matches since replacing Xisco Munoz in October, the 34-year-old German has guided the side to 11 wins and two draws, giving the Owls a fighting chance in their bid for survival.

A 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle last time out leaves Wednesday level on points with 21st place Huddersfield Town, only remaining in the drop zone by virtue of goal difference.

The two sides have already met once this campaign, with the Whites being held to a frustrating goalless draw at Elland Road earlier in the season.

Dan James on target against Stoke:

🎟️ “Buy the ticket, anything can happen!” pic.twitter.com/60ZjyDlQGy

— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 5, 2024

How to watch:

The match is available to Watch Live in selected territories. Live audio commentary is available worldwide with Bryn Law and club legend Tony Dorigo for monthly audio subscribers, which includes video build up, analysis and reaction at video.leedsunited.com. Buy your match pass HERE.

Supporters can also follow all the updates live on leedsunited.com with our online blog throughout the match. 

The match has also been selected for live television coverage within the UK, on Sky Sports. For further information on how to watch the game across the rest of the world, please see our ‘How to Watch’ guide on leedsunited.com, ahead of kick-off!

Important supporter information:

Information about Hillsborough can be found HERE, including everything you need to know regarding car parking and food and drink options available for fans making the trip.

Discriminatory language or chanting is not acceptable and you could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination abuse of all kinds.

Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves but is not limited to, discriminatory behaviour, tragedy chanting, fans entering the pitch, the use of pyros and throwing objects.  

What has Daniel Farke said, ahead of the match?

🎙 Daniel sits down with the press ahead of Friday's clash against Sheffield Wednesday https://t.co/jvU0OTeFim

— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 6, 2024

Head to head:

Wins: 39

Draws: 27

Losses: 34

Top scorer 2023/24:

Sheffield Wednesday: Anthony Musaba, Ike Ugbo (6)

Leeds: Crysencio Summerville (16)

League position:

Sheffield Wednesday: 23rd

Leeds: 3rd

It could be 20 yards or 30 yards…

⏪ #LEESHF pic.twitter.com/N1aNAaWPnZ

— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 2, 2023

Officials:

Referee - Sam Allison

Assistant Referee - Matthew Smith

Assistant Referee - Blake Antrobus

Fourth Official - Gavin Ward