How to watch QPR vs Leeds United: TV channel, live stream and team news as Daniel Farke has curse to break

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Leeds United have the chance to once again take the ascendency in the Championship title race when they take on QPR this weekend.

Leeds United began flirting with disaster last weekend when they slipped to a shock defeat to Portsmouth, their first since November.

The loss opened the door for Sheffield United and Burnley to really turn the heat up on Daniel Farke’s side but both failed to win their fixtures in midweek.

Leeds had no such issue, reclaiming top spot in the Championship table with a dull yet comfortable 2-0 victory over Millwall.

The opener was an own-goal set up by Manor Solomon before Ao Tanaka secured the three points with a late strike.

There’s little rest for the Whites as they will be aiming to gain an even bigger points advantage as they take on QPR this weekend before their title rivals compete.

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

When does QPR vs Leeds United kick-off?

Leeds United take on QPR on Saturday, March 15, with kick-off at Elland Road coming at 12:30 pm.

How to watch QPR vs Leeds

Here is how you can watch Saturday’s crucial game if you’re not heading to London to attend.

TV channel

The game has not been selected for television coverage, with Sky Sports opting to televise Millwall vs Stoke City instead.

QPR vs Leeds live stream, SkySports+

Though it’s not on TV, it’s still possible to watch the game through Sky’s Sky Sports+ live streaming service.

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.

QPR vs Leeds United team news

Leeds are sweating on the fitness of Joe Rothwell, who picked up a knee problem in his brilliant display against Millwall.

Farke discussed his injury after the match and is hopeful he’ll be fit to play. The manager said: “Rothwell’s knee was getting stiffer and stiffer.

“I wanted to have him on the pitch for as long as possible today. He gave the sign to take him off. We’ll out him in the ice bath for the next 48 hours.”

Elsewhere, Patrick Bamford, Ethan Ampadu and Max Wober all remain sidelined.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LeedsLeeds	37	23	10	4	74	23	51	79
2	Sheff UtdSheffield Utd	37	24	7	6	52	28	24	77
3	BurnleyBurnley	37	20	15	2	50	11	39	75
4	SunderlandSunderland	37	19	12	6	55	34	21	69
5	West BromWest Brom	37	13	17	7	47	33	14	56
6	CoventryCoventry	37	16	8	13	52	48	4	56
7	Bristol CityBristol City	37	13	15	9	47	40	7	54
8	MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough	37	15	8	14	57	48	9	53
9	BlackburnBlackburn	37	15	7	15	41	38	3	52
10	WatfordWatford	37	15	7	15	47	50	-3	52

Referee and officials

• Referee: Tim Robinson
• Assistants: Mark Scholes and Natalie Aspinall
• Fourth official: Lewis Smith

Predictions

Leeds won’t just be up against QPR but a bewildering stat that has emerged this season.

Following the loss at Pompey last week, United have won just two of their last 13 matches that have kicked off at 1:30 pm or earlier.

It’s a bizarre trend but with a big enough sample size to be an issue and one that needs rectifying. Leeds never look as sharp in early kick-offs and Farke needs to find a solution to break the curse.

On paper, it should be an easy win but fate might intervene again.

Prediction: QPR 1-1 Leeds United.