The hosts are currently occupying second spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 69 points from 33 games, nine adrift of the Foxes.
Follow Us
Leeds United will play host to Leicester City in an EFL Championship top of the table clash at Elland Road on Friday night. The hosts are currently occupying second spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 69 points from 33 games, nine adrift of the Foxes. The Peacocks are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 2-0 win away to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend, while the visitors suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat versus Middlesbrough last time out.
Taking the trip up north ⬆️ #LEELEI pic.twitter.com/B592oQJq5n
— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 23, 2024
Leeds are undefeated in 2024, having won 10 of their last 11 fixtures this year. On Saturday, the Whites secured their 21st league-win of the season away to Plymouth thanks to Wilfried Gnonto’s opener in the tenth-minute and Georginio Rutter’s effort 18 minutes from time. It was their fifth successive victory in all competitions, while Daniel Farke’s men have not conceded a single goal in their last five Championship clashes, scoring 11 goals in the period. Moreover, Leeds are undefeated in their 16 league-games at Elland Road this season. Farke’s side boast the best home-record in the second tier this term, having pocketed 40 points from a possible 48 so far.
Leicester, on the other hand, boast the best away-record in the Championship this season, recording 12 wins, two draws and two defeats from 16 games on the road. However, the Foxes saw their five-game winning run in all competitions come to an end versus Middlesbrough on Saturday. Boro took a 2-0 lead in the first-half courtesy of one effort each from Finn Isaac Azaz and Samuel Silvera, while the leaders pulled one back through Jamie Vardy’s strike five minutes from time. It was Enzo Maresca’s side’s fifth league-defeat of the season, but they still have a nine point lead over the chasing pack.
Leeds United probable starting lineup: Meslier, Gray, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Gruev, Kamara, Gnonto, Rutter, Summerville, Piroe
Leicester City probable starting lineup: Hermansen, Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin, Winks, Dewsbury-Hall, Fatawu, Praet, McAteer, Daka
Leeds United
| Opponents | Score |
| Plymouth | 0-2 (W) |
| Swansea | 0-4 (W) |
| Rotherham | 3-0 (W) |
| Plymouth | 1-4 (W) |
| Bristol City | 0-1 (W) |
Leicester City
| Opponents | Score |
| Middlesbrough | 1-2 (L) |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2-0 (W) |
| Watford | 1-2 (W) |
| Stoke | 0-5 (W) |
| Swansea | 3-1 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Leeds beat Leicester | 0-1 |
| Leeds draw Leicester | 1-1 |
| Leicester beat Leeds | 2-0 |
| Leicester beat Leeds | 1-0 |
| Leeds draw Leicester | 1-1 |
The EFL Championship fixture between Leeds and Leicester will take place at Elland Road on Saturday at 1:30 am IST.
| Leeds vs Leicester | Key Details |
| Date | February 23 (UK) |
| Venue | Elland Road |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Saturday) |
Football fans in India can live stream the game through FanCode. Meanwhile, those in the UK can catch the live action via Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Ultra HD.
More football news:
