Leeds United need to bounce back to winning ways immediately when they take on Derby County on the weekend.
It’s been a week since Leeds United slipped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers and missed the chance to go top of the Championship table.
Should Burnley defeat Middlesbrough on Friday night then they won’t be able to climb to the summit this weekend either but it’s crucial Daniel Farke’s side get back among the three points.
It will be old rivals Derby County making the trip to Elland Road and here is everything you need to know about the fixture.
Leeds United vs Derby kick-off time
Leeds United vs Derby County gets underway at 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 7 at Elland Road.
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How to watch Leeds vs Derby
Sky Sports are broadcasting a lot more Championship matches this season through their Sky Sports+ live streaming platforms but, on this occasion, the match will be televised through more traditional means.
TV channel
Sky Sports have selected Leeds vs Derby to be broadcast through their actual television channels with full coverage.
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with the programme getting underway at 11 am.
Leeds vs Derby live stream and Sky Sports+
Though the game will not be streamed through Sky Sports+, it is still possible to live stream the game.
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.
Leeds United vs Derby County team news
Leeds are going into the game short on options at left-back. Sam Byram remains sidelined and now Junior Firpo is a doubt after picking up a knock in training.
There was some good news though as Isaac Schmidt is in line to return to the squad after minor hernia surgery.
Farke said: “Sam Byram is out, he will definitely miss this game. There is some hope he could join us next week but for this game, he will miss out. Some good news with Isaac Schmidt, he is back in training after his hernia surgery.
“He was out for more or less three weeks and has had a few days back in training, and also available, but perhaps not 100 per cent available for 90 minutes. Definitely also an option.
“Some question marks over Junior Firpo’s appearance because he got a hit in training yesterday onto his foot. He was not able to train today so it will be a late call whether he’s available.”
Ethan Ampadu has returned to training but is not yet fit to return and Ilia Gruev is still unavailable, too.
Referee and officials
- Referee: Matthew Donohue
- Assistants: Paul Hodskinson and Shaun Hudson
- Fourth Official: Scott Tallis
Prediction
Though the result against Blackburn was disappointing, Rovers are a good side more than capable of dealing the title-chasing pack a bloody nose so it’s no great shame in losing to them.
However, a big response is needed against Derby to ensure Burnley and Sheffield United don’t get the chance to pull away at the top.
Prediction: Leeds 2-1 Derby.
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