Leeds United’s next five Championship matches assessed as daunting challenge awaits
Leeds United have some tough fixtures looming on the horizon
Back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City has propelled Daniel Farke’s side into early promotion contention heading into the international break. The Whites are yet to taste defeat but find themselves four points adrift of the top spot in the Championship.
With 42 games still to play, Farke will pay little to no attention to Leeds’ standing at this stage of the campaign. That being said, the Whites upcoming Championship fixtures could see them land an early psychological blow to a number of their promotion rivals.
LeedsLive has taken a look at the Whites next five games following the international break.
Like Leeds United, Burnley are among the favourites to win the Championship title. After a blistering start to life back in the second tier with a 4-1 win over Luton Town and a 5-0 win over Cardiff city, the Clarets have hit a bit of a rough patch.
Similarly to the Whites, Burnley have had to deal with a squad overhaul following their relegation from the top flight and there may not be a better time to play them.
Parker’s men were comfortably beaten by Sunderland last month, before a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers prior to the break. At home, with the Elland Road faithful behind them, Leeds can strike an early blow to a team that’ll likely be up there with them come later in the campaign.
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