Leeds United are preparing for their second match of the new season as they switch focus from league action to the cup – playing host to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup.
The Whites are looking to pick up their first win of the new campaign, hopeful of building some momentum under Daniel Farke.
Leeds drew 3-3 with Portsmouth in their opening match of the season, with plenty of positives and negatives to take from the encounter.
The Elland Road crowd will be key once again on Wednesday as the Championship is pushed aside in favour of the EFL Cup.
While some may question whether a deep cup run is a good thing or not, given the main aim of promotion, winning can become a habit and that may start against Middlesbrough.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Leeds vs Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup first round.
Leeds vs Middlesbrough date and kick-off time
With it being a midweek match, Leeds will host Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening as they look to book a place in the next round of the cup.
The match will be the 104th competitive meeting between the sides, with The Whites winning 42 of those encounters to Boro’s 32.
- Date: August 14, 2024
- Kick-off time: 20:00 (BST)
- Stadium: Elland Road, Leeds
Leeds vs Middlesbrough TV channel
Leeds’ clash with Middlesbrough will be broadcast on TV for those with a Sky Sports subscription package.
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football will be the main channels to view the match on Wednesday night.
A valid subscription is required to view the game, which will host all the build-up, action and reaction from Elland Road.
Leeds vs Middlesbrough live stream
A live stream for the match will also be available through the Sky streaming platform – Sky Go.
An account and subscription are required to watch the game, which will give the option to view it on a computer or smartphone device on the go.
Tickets
At the time of writing, there are still a small number of tickets available at Elland Road for Leeds United vs Middlesbrough.
The match is now on general sale, allowing those who don’t have a membership to land their chance to watch The Whites.
You can check tickets for Leeds vs Middlesbrough, here.
Team news
Daniel Farke is set to have a full Leeds squad at his disposal, with few fitness concerns troubling his side before the tie.
The changes could be rung to ensure some more minutes in the legs of his fringe players, with the need to strike a balance between competitiveness and a share of the time on the pitch.
Marcus Forss, Tommy Smith and Alex Bangura are all guaranteed to miss the game, with the Middlesbrough trio suffering long-term injuries heading into the new campaign.
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