Leeds United take on Burnley in one of the biggest matches of the Championship season and here is everything you need to know.
It’s a four-horse race for the Championship title and Leeds United have their noses in front of the chasing pack but it’s very tight.
Daniel Farke’s side are top but only have a one-point lead over Sheffield United and three on Burnley, a deficit that could be reduced to zero very soon.
Leeds return to the unhappy hunting ground of East Lancashire on Monday to face the Clarets in a match that will have massive implications for the rest of the campaign.
Here is everything you need to know about the fixture.
Burnley vs Leeds United kick-off time
Burnley vs Leeds United takes place on Monday, January 27, and will kick off at 8 pm at Turf Moor.
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How to watch Burnley vs Leeds
Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest games in the race for the Championship title has been selected for television coverage by Sky Sports, moving it to Monday night as a result, so there are multiple ways to watch the game.
TV channel
The game will be televised live on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting a full hour before kick off at 7 pm.
Burnley vs Leeds live stream, Sky Sports+
As the match is being televised traditionally, it will not be shown on Sky Sports+ but it is still possible to livestream it.
If you are a Sky customer, the match will also be available to watch on Sky Go, the streaming platform of Sky.
If not, you can purchase a Now TV day membership pass which will allow you to watch all the day’s Sky Sports coverage and stream it on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
A day pass costs £14.99, a flexible monthly membership is £34.99 and a 12-month contract costs £26 a month.
Burnley vs Leeds United team news
Leeds got good news on the Pascal Struijk injury front this week as scans revealed he hasn’t suffered a tendon tear so does not face months on the sidelines. The centre-back will likely miss the match but could return to training next week.
Farke said: “The re scan was very good. The tendon was not involved. We can be more progressive with his rehab.
“We have him outside, a few more days and have him back in team training. At some point next, it looks good. He won’t be out for 10 weeks, some good news.”
Patrick Bamford is also still sidelined.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 | LeedsLeeds | 28 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 59 |
| 2 |  Sheff UtdSheffield Utd | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 58 |
| 3 | BurnleyBurnley | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 9 | 27 | 56 |
| 4 |  SunderlandSunderland | 28 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 54 |
| 5 |  MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 44 |
| 6 |  BlackburnBlackburn | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 42 |
| 7 |  West BromWest Brom | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 |  WatfordWatford | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 41 |
| 9 |  Bristol CityBristol City | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 38 |
| 10 |  QPRQPR | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 38 |
Referee and officials
- Referee: Josh Smith
- Assistants: Sam Lewis and Mark Stevens
- Fourth official: Adam Herczeg
Predictions
As is often the case with such important matches, this could be a cagey affair in which both teams try harder not to lose rather than win.
Leeds have struggled on the road at points this season and have failed to win when the pressure is really on but a draw at Burnley would be a very good result, especially given their imperious defensive record.
Prediction: Burnley 1-1 Leeds.
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