The action continues in round four of Championship as Leeds United and Hull City square off at Elland Road on Saturday (August 31). The Whites will be looking for their second win of the season after their impressive 2-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday at the Hillsborough Stadium in their previous outing. Meanwhile, Hull will be aiming to end their winless run and record their first victory of the campaign.
Leeds were winless in three matches across competitions before their win over Sheffield Wednesday. They lost 3-0 to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup first round on August 14, and also suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in their Championship opener. This weekend’s match against Hull will be another test for Daniel Farke’s men, who will need to be at their best if they want to claim all three points.
Hull, on the other hand, have been involved in three consecutive stalemates in their opening three Championship matches this season. They drew goalless with Millwall at the MKM Stadium last weekend, and also drew 2-2 with Bristol City and 1-1 with Plymouth Argyle in their previous matches. They are winless in 11 straight games across competitions, losing six, including a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup opening round.
Where to Watch Leeds United vs. Hull City
The Leeds against Hull match will be on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. It will kick off at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31. The game will take place at Elland Road in Leeds, England.
If you’re in the US, you can watch CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on the CBS Sports app with a device like Roku, Apple+ or Amazon Fire. You can also watch with a Paramount+ subscription. Paramount+ offers a seven-day free trial. Subscriptions run either $5.99 per month or $59.99 for the whole year.
In the United Kingdom, the Championship will be broadcast on Sky Sports with highlights on ITV.
In Canada, certain Championship games will be shown on DAZN.
If you want to watch the Championship in Australia then selected games will be on beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect.
Team News
The Leeds United team sheet is subject to change but Farke is looking to build on his side's momentum from the 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. This will likely involve Brenden Aaronson, who has already scored twice in the Championship this campaign against Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday. It has been a summer of transition for Leeds.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has picked his team to host Hull City in a Championship clash at Elland Road this afternoon. The Whites managed to add full-back Isaac Schmidt to the ranks on deadline day and will now be looking to take all three points against the Tigers. They grabbed their first win of the season last week when running out 2-0 winners away at Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds also beat Hull 3-1 at Elland Road last term and start as favourites to claim another win today.
Illan Meslier slots in between the sticks for Leeds, who have a back four Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo. Midfield sees Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev start the game, while Manor Solomon, Brenden Aaronson and Willy Gnonto support Mateo Joseph. Farke can look towards his bench if changes are needed and his options today include Largie Ramazani and Joel Piroe.
Leeds United Team vs Hull City:
Meslier, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo, Ampadu, Gruev, Solomon, Aaronson, Gnonto, Joseph
Prediction
Following an impressive display against Sheffield, Leeds will head to the weekend with confidence as they look to put together a fine run of form. The Tigers, meanwhile, have struggled recently, so expect Leeds to claim all three points. Prediction: Leeds 2-0 Hull.
Can Leeds Make it Two Wins in a Row?
Leeds United have had a turbulent few seasons, with their Championship return following their relegation from the Premier League just two seasons ago. While their last game against Sheffield Wednesday was a positive sign for the Whites, they have their work cut out for them if they want to return to the English top flight. The match against Hull City is a chance for them to build on their momentum, and with a win, they could put themselves in a strong position to mount a serious promotion push. But it won’t be easy. This is a Yorkshire derby, which is always a tense affair.
The Road Ahead
The Championship is a notoriously difficult league, and Leeds will need to be at their best if they want to secure promotion back to the Premier League. With the summer transfer window now closed, the focus is on performance on the pitch. For Leeds, the next few months are crucial, and fans will be hoping their team can build on their recent momentum and make a strong push for promotion.
The Verdict
Leeds have a strong squad on paper, but they need to be consistent if they want to make a serious run for promotion. The Whites will be looking to build on their recent win against Sheffield Wednesday and make it two wins in a row against Hull City. This is a game they should win, and with a strong performance, they can send a message to the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with.
