Leeds United is set for a Yorkshire derby against Hull City as the two teams clash in the EFL Championship at Elland Road on Saturday.
With five points from their first three matches, Leeds is currently placed sixth on the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Hull City had a difficult start to the 2024/25 campaign and has mustered only three points from their three matches so far.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Leeds vs. Hull City live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the UK:
TV channel: -
Live stream: -
No TV broadcast or live stream is available for this match.
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What time does Leeds vs. Hull City kick off?
This EFL clash takes place at the Elland Road in Leeds, England, and kicks off on Saturday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Leeds vs. Hull City lineups, team news
Leeds United may opt for the same starting XI as the match in Hillsborough last week. Patrick Ramford may still be out with injury and new signing Largie Ramazani is likely to start on the bench.
Leeds predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo — Ampadu, Gruev — James, Aaronson, Gnonto — Joseph.
Injured: Patrick Ramford
Suspended: -
Doğukan Sinik may play some part since he has been out due to lack of match fitness rather than an injury. However, Hull will miss the services of Harvey Cartwright and Ryan Longman.
After keeping a clean sheet against Millwall in the previous game, the Tigers are unlikely to change the line-up.
Hull City predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Pandur (GK) — Coyle, Jones, McLoughlin, Giles — Zambrano — Ömür, Slater, Mehlem, Millar — Burstow.
Leeds vs. Hull City prediction
Leeds are unbeaten in the last four matches against Hull City. The Peacocks have also been solid at home, losing only twice at Elland Road the entire 2023/24 season. Meanwhile, Hull have struggled on the road.
Daniel Farke's men have been in a good run of form in recent weeks and look likely to continue the streak.
Prediction: Leeds 2-0 Hull City
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Friday, August 30
- Luton Town vs. Queens Park Rangers (08:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 31
- Burnley vs. Blackburn Rovers (12:30 p.m.)
- Cardiff City vs. Middlesbrough (12:30 p.m.)
- Coventry vs. Norwich City (12:30 p.m.)
- Millwall vs. Sheffield Wednesday (3:00 p.m.)
- West Bromwich Albion vs. Swansea (3:00 p.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Sunderland (3:00 p.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Hull City (3:00 p.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. Stoke City (3:00 p.m.)
- Oxford United vs. Preston (3:00 p.m.)
- Derby County vs. Bristol City (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 1
- Sheffield United vs. Watford (3:00 p.m.)
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