Leeds United will be hoping to put their huge loss at Arsenal behind them this evening as they face Sheffield Wednesday in a Yorkshire derby.
A heavy 5 – 0 defeat seems to have been a huge reality check for Leeds, with Daniel Farke’s comments not going down well with fans post-match.
In light of this, LeedsUnited.News predict Farke will make nine changes to his side on Tuesday evening.
With Sheffield Wednesday being a familiar foe, alongside Farke’s likely changes, the Whites could progress into the next round of the Carabao Cup with ease.
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Leeds United beat Sheffield Wednesday 368 days ago at Hillsborough
The Championship fixture between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United on August 23, 2024, was a significant one for both clubs.
Leeds secured a dominant 2-0 victory with goals from Brenden Aaronson in the 24th minute and Dan James in the 48th. The win was Leeds’ first of the 2024/2025 Championship season, following two draws. This result saw them move up the table to 14th place. For Sheffield Wednesday, the loss was a disappointing start to the season and left them at 21st in the table.
Tonight’s Carabao Cup match will see a repeat of this fixture, but with the added layer of Wednesday’s manager, Henrik Pedersen, confirming he will field a younger side.
This presents an opportunity for Leeds to replicate their previous dominance and continue their winning streak against their Yorkshire rivals.
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Leeds United looking to maintain defensive record against Sheffield Wednesday
Leeds United enter tonight’s Carabao Cup tie with a dominant record against Sheffield Wednesday, having won their last three competitive matches without conceding a single goal.
This impressive streak began on March 8, 2024, when goals from Patrick Bamford and Willy Gnonto secured a 2-0 away victory.
The game discussed above is also part of this streak, with a 2 – 0 scoreline at Hillsborough. Their most recent meeting, a 3-0 home win on January 19, 2025, saw goals from Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani, and Ao Tanaka.
One key player who needs to play a part in maintaining this clean streak is goalkeeper Lucas Perri. Despite only recently joining Leeds, his performance against Arsenal left fans wishing for Illan Meslier. Perri will be hoping to redeem himself this evening if Farke chooses to start him.
Tonight, Leeds will look to extend this perfect record and maintain their defensive solidity as they face their rivals once again.
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