Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

The Owls were well in the game at Elland Road and a 3-0 defeat was rough on them on the balance of play. They caused the league leaders problems which made for an anxious atmosphere for the home side, who have lost just once on their own patch all season but their shortcomings in attack were apparent, with just one shot on target in the whole game.

Leeds United have officially confirmed their starting eleven and substitutes to take on Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship clash at Elland Road this afternoon. Daniel Farke’s side find themselves second in the Championship standings following Saturday’s results, but can reclaim top spot by winning today.

Sheffield Wednesday boss, Danny Röhl, has named Michael Ihiekwe in his starting XI to face Leeds United this afternoon.

Two promotion contenders square off in the Championship this weekend, as Leeds United host Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road. Heading into the weekend, the Whites sit top of the table, with 53 points from 26 games, while Wednesday are 10th, just four points off the playoff zone.

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