How to watch Leeds United vs Preston: TV channel, live stream and team news including Dan James latest

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Leeds United are aiming to put the bad times behind them and pick up another victory when they take on Preston North End this weekend.

After a disastrous run that threatened to cost them an automatic promotion place, Leeds United finally got back to winning ways as they edged out Middlesbrough 1-0 on Tuesday.

Dan James’ strike with just two minutes on the clock was the difference, though Ao Tanaka and Patrick Bamford both saw goals wrongly disallowed.

With Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United falling to another defeat and Burnley dropping points at Derby, Leeds managed to climb back to the top of the Championship table.

Burnley play before Leeds this weekend, so they could drop again before playing, meaning the pressure hasn’t lessened at all for when the Whites take on Sam Greenwood’s Preston.

Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture.

Leeds United vs Preston North End kick-off

Worryingly for Leeds, their match against Preston at Elland Road on Saturday, April 12, is in the early kick-off slot of 12:30 pm.

How to watch Leeds vs Preston

Surprisingly, given their position in the table, Leeds haven’t been selected for TV broadcast by Sky Sports this week. Sheffield United’s trip to Plymouth will be the televised game instead.

However, it’s still possible to watch Leeds on Sky Sports+.

Leeds vs Preston Sky Sports+ live stream

Though the match won’t be televised live, it will be possible to stream it through Sky Sports+.

To access a Sky Sports+ live stream, you must have a complete Sky Sports pack and have the Sky Sports app on your mobile or tablet device, Sky Q or Sky Glass.

It can also be accessed through the Sky Go app on laptops and PCs.

Then log in using your Sky ID and you should be able to watch the game once broadcasting begins.

Leeds United vs Preston team news

It’s bad news for Leeds on the injury front as Farke has confirmed Pascal Struijk will miss the rest of the season with a fractured foot.

Dan James will also miss Saturday’s game with a hamstring problem, while Joe Rothwell remains sidelined. Sam Chambers is also missing due to illness.

Speaking ahead of the match, Farke said: “Pascal, I can confirm his season is over, he doesn’t need surgery but will be out for 10 weeks.

“Joe Rothwell still out and Dan James will be unavailable for Preston and it will be a tight race for Easter. Sam Chambers is also out ill.”

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LeedsLeeds	41	24	13	4	80	28	52	85
2	BurnleyBurnley	41	23	16	2	55	12	43	85
3	Sheff UtdSheffield Utd	41	26	7	8	56	31	25	83
4	SunderlandSunderland	41	21	13	7	57	37	20	76
5	Bristol CityBristol City	41	16	15	10	53	44	9	63
6	CoventryCoventry	41	18	8	15	58	53	5	62
7	MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough	41	17	9	15	61	50	11	60
8	West BromWest Brom	41	13	18	10	49	38	11	57
9	MillwallMillwall	41	15	12	14	40	41	-1	57
10	WatfordWatford	41	16	8	17	49	53	-4	56
11	NorwichNorwich	41	13	14	14	62	56	6	53
12	BlackburnBlackburn	41	15	8	18	44	45	-1	53
13	Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday	41	14	11	16	56	63	-7	53
14	SwanseaSwansea	41	14	9	18	44	51	-7	51
15	QPRQPR	41	12	13	16	48	54	-6	49
16	PrestonPreston	41	10	19	12	42	49	-7	49

Referee and officials

• Referee: John Busby
• Assistants: Mark Russell and Matthew Smith
• Fourth official: Lewis Smith

Leeds vs Preston prediction

Leeds might have returned to winning ways but the pressure remains immense and it’s easy to see the players wilting under it again.

Especially given Leeds are playing yet another early kick-off after winning just two of their last 15 matches that began at 1:30 pm or earlier.

With injuries mounting as well, it’s going to be another tough and nervy affair.

Prediction: Leeds 2-1 Preston.