BREAKING NEWS:Leeds United Vs Sheffield Wednesday Championship match has been postponed few minutes ago
Leeds United will be seeking to secure their first win of the EFL Championship campaign when they travel to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night
The pressure is mounting on Leeds United as they continue their search for a first victory of the Championship season. After drawing both of their opening fixtures, the Whites are eager to kickstart their campaign with three points in this highly anticipated Yorkshire derby. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday returns to Hillsborough with mixed results from their opening games, aiming to bounce back after a heavy defeat last weekend.
The Owls entered the season with optimism under the management of Paul Heckingbottom, especially after narrowly avoiding relegation last term. Their confidence was bolstered by a commanding 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on the opening day, where goals from Jamal Lowe, Josh Windass, and Michael Smith, along with a Brendan Galloway own goal, set the tone for what looked like a promising start.
Following that, the Blades secured a 2-1 victory against Hull City in the EFL Cup, thanks to Charlie McNeill’s brace. However, their momentum was abruptly halted by a humbling 4-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, where they found themselves three goals down within the first half-hour. With Dennis Cirkin, Eliezer Mayenda, and Luke O’Nien tearing through their defence, Sheffield will now be eager to put that result behind them as they look to claim their first victory over Leeds since 2020.
Leeds United, under the guidance of Daniel Farke, are aiming for promotion after narrowly missing out on an immediate return to the Premier League last season. The disappointment of finishing third and losing the playoff final to Southampton has been compounded by a slow start to the new campaign.
Their opening match saw them battle back to draw 3-3 with newly-promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road, with Brenden Aaronson’s 95th-minute equalizer saving a point after goals from Pascal Struijk and Willy Gnonto had kept them in the game. However, their momentum was checked with a 3-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup, followed by a goalless draw away to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.
With the recent departure of Georginio Rutter adding to the challenges, Leeds United head into this match under pressure to deliver a performance that can reinvigorate their season. A victory in this Yorkshire derby would be the perfect tonic for Farke’s men as they look to move up to five points from their first three outings.
The Hard Tackle takes a look at how both sides could line up for the night and what tactics they might employ.
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