Leeds United will face Sunderland at Elland Road tonight, looking to build on their strong evening home record and distance themselves from the relegation zone.
Despite a recent 1–0 defeat to Manchester City, Leeds has maintained a solid position in the league. Manager Daniel Farke is suspended, but the team’s morale is high after losing only three times in their last 16 matches. Leeds has impressively won their last 13 home evening league games with a notable score difference of 33–7.
Leeds United team news
Assistant manager Eddie Riemer is expected to lead a nearly full-strength squad. Joe Rodon and James Justin have been cleared to play following fitness concerns, providing essential support to the defense. The only senior player missing is Noah Okafor. Another focus will be Dominic Calvert-Lewin, looking to regain his scoring touch after a strong performance late last year. Home teams have won five of the last six Premier League matches between newly promoted sides.
Karl Darlow will be in goal, backed by a defense featuring Rodon and Pascal Struijk. In midfield, Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev are likely to hold the center, while Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson will play as wing-backs. Anton Stach, following a recent impressive free-kick goal against Aston Villa, will support Brenden Aaronson and Calvert-Lewin in the attack. Leeds has struggled defensively, keeping only one clean sheet in their last 11 matches, making defensive discipline crucial for tonight’s game.
Leeds United predicted lineup
Leeds United Predicted XI: Darlow; Justin, Rodon, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Gruev, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set for Tuesday, 3 March 2026, with kickoff at 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Leeds vs Sunderland?
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports.
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