please log in to view this image Sheffield Utd v Leeds Utd Monday 24th February@20:00 | Bramall Lane All eyes in the Championship will be firmly fixed on Bramall Lane this Monday night as Leeds travel to face Sheffield United in a clash brimming with promotion implications, pride and of course bragging rights! The pre-match build-up is dominated by a significant absentee in the Leeds dugout of gaffer Daniel Farke, who will be serving a touchline ban. Farke’s suspension stems from his celebrations following Leeds' late winner against Sunderland last Monday. Referee Stuart Atwell deemed the on-pitch jubilation excessive, brandishing a yellow card (his third of the season), triggering an automatic one-match ban. This means assistant manager Eddie Riem will take the reins from the touchline as Leeds look to navigate this crucial fixture without their usual leader present. Despite the managerial setback, Leeds travel to the red side of Sheffield brimming with confidence. Their impressive 15-game unbeaten league run has firmly cemented their status as promotion contenders. However, they face a Sheffield United side equally buoyant. The Blades, under the guidance of Chris Wilder, have rediscovered their bite, winning four of their last five league matches. A late Anel Ahmedhodžić goal against Luton Town propelled them briefly to the Championship summit, showcasing their renewed promotion credentials. Wilder boasts an impressive record of seven league wins in nine matches this calendar year, and the return of key players like Hamer and Cannon after missing the Luton game will further bolster their ranks. Kieffer Moore, however, remains unavailable for selection. Meanwhile, Leeds are expected to field a near full-strength squad, with Patrick Bamford remaining the only notable absentee. Leeds’ attacking prowess is undeniable, with goals flowing freely throughout the team. Joel Piroe leads the scoring charts with 14 goals and six assists, but the threat is multifaceted. Brenden Aaronson (8 goals), Daniel James (10 goals and six assists), and Manor Solomon (7 goals and 7 assists) all contribute significantly to Leeds' potent attack.
3-0 win here. We’re all but promoted and the rest can scrap it out for what’s left. Party can start next Saturday when we’re over
I think it depends on tonight's result. If Wednesday win or draw I reckon both Farke and Wilder will be happy with a boring 0-0.
Me and Eire might have switched accounts but I sense a nervousness in the squad. The way they played 1st hour against Sunderland was very nervy. At the final whistle they were jumping and dancing around like they had won the league. I didn't like it one bit. I get that it was a big goal in the last minute but the celebrations should have been done behind closed doors. I've not said much this week because I get that we are all on a high but the way we reacted to Mondays win was one of relief which shows that we were worried about it beforehand. I'd have much rather it had been "just another win" type of reaction. Even the huddle on the pitch was a little bit cringe. I took Monday nights performance and subsequent over celebrations as a sign of the pressure being felt at the club and certainly with the players. Its the first sign of a mental wobble and we all remember what happened last season. I didn't like it. Just throwing it out there.
I don’t think they reacted any differently than most of the supporters on here, good way of releasing all that nervous energy
The Blunts can't play us like they did at our place their fans won't let him. They will come out and have a go in a full blood and thunder derby. He will be telling them try anything they can to get an advantage. Dunno why but im expecting a very high tempo on the cuff "dirty" game. This is to top the table I was more nervous with Sunderland at home than I am with the Blunts. They are grinding out the results fair play to them but they aint looking box office and have been riding their luck. still it isn't going to be easy they have plenty of talent to turn a game but hand on heart if we turn up they going to need a major lift in performance. but a Derby could just do that. I want a win and think we are rightly fav's but I's take a draw also and move onto the next. Mon the Whites.
We can get 111 points, Sheff Utd 109 and Burnley 104 What are the chances that one team gets over 100 points and doesn't get autos?
