Match Previews
The Championship
Round 20
Sheffield United
United claim fine win at Brentford. Jake Wright and Kean Bryan remain out.
Back to their best as they win a topsy-turvy game 3-2 at Brentford on Tuesday, with Leon Clarke scoring the winner.
Will go top for a few hours at least with a win by two goals or more.
Leon Clarke had been left on the bench on Tuesday due to a knock but he now appears fit. Whether he plays from the start or the bench though remains to be seen.
Billy Sharp is another hoping to get his spot back having best rested on Tuesday.
Jake Wright and Kean Bryan both remain sidelined but no new issues have been reported.
Have good home record with five wins, three draws and one loss.
Leeds United
Leeds earn far from convincing Reading win. Jamal Blackman, Conor Shaughnessy, Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling, Izzy Brown and Patrick Bamford injured. Pontus Jansson doubtful.
Leeds not at their best against Reading but earn 1-0 victory thanks largely to a late Bailey Peacock-Farrell save.
Peacock-Farrell was returning to side after injury and also told he would be dropped for Jamal Blackman, who since developed a more serious injury.
Only need a draw to return to top for a few hours at least.
Marcelo Bielsa has said that he expects defender Pontus Jansson to return. That is likely to mean Kalvin Phillips moves to midfield.
Jamal Blackman, Conor Shaughnessy, Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling, Izzy Brown and Patrick Bamford all remain out injured.
Have four wins, three draws and two losses on road this term. Lost 2-1 home and away to the Blades last term.
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3-5-2
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Henderson | |||
| John Egan | |||
| Chris Basham | |||
| Jack O'Connell | |||
| Kieron Freeman | |||
| John Fleck | |||
| Oliver Norwood | |||
| John Lundstram | |||
| Enda Stevens | |||
| Conor Washington | |||
| David McGoldrick |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Moore | |||
| Martin Cranie | |||
| Daniel Lafferty | |||
| George Baldock | |||
| Richard Stearman | |||
| Marvin Johnson | |||
| Marc Duffy | |||
| Ben Woodburn | |||
| Paul Coutts | |||
| Billy Sharp | |||
| Leon Clarke |
| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Huffer | |||
| Jack Clarke | |||
| Tom Pearce | |||
| Jamie Shackleton | |||
| Jack Harrison | |||
| Lewis B. Baker | |||
| Samuel Saiz | |||
| Tyler Roberts | |||
| Ryan Edmondson |
Leeds United
Leeds earn far from convincing Reading win. Jamal Blackman, Conor Shaughnessy, Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling, Izzy Brown and Patrick Bamford injured. Pontus Jansson doubtful.
Leeds not at their best against Reading but earn 1-0 victory thanks largely to a late Bailey Peacock-Farrell save.
Peacock-Farrell was returning to side after injury and also told he would be dropped for Jamal Blackman, who since developed a more serious injury.
Only need a draw to return to top for a few hours at least.
Marcelo Bielsa has said that he expects defender Pontus Jansson to return. That is likely to mean Kalvin Phillips moves to midfield.
Jamal Blackman, Conor Shaughnessy, Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling, Izzy Brown and Patrick Bamford all remain out injured.
Have four wins, three draws and two losses on road this term. Lost 2-1 home and away to the Blades last term.
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| Player | Rat. | Pos. | No. |
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| Will Huffer | |||
| Jack Clarke | |||
| Tom Pearce | |||
| Jamie Shackleton | |||
| Jack Harrison | |||
| Lewis B. Baker | |||
| Samuel Saiz | |||
| Tyler Roberts | |||
| Ryan Edmondson |