Leeds United - v - Millwall ***Matchday Thread***

[BelfastAndy]

I'm bring the 3 points back to Belfast boys and girls. Lucky balls.

Leeds Utd v Millwall
Wednesday 12th March@19:45 | Elland Road

Leeds United return to Elland Road this Wednesday evening with a burning desire to get back to winning ways and erase the memory of a weekend setback against Portsmouth. However, standing in their path are familiar foes from Bermondsey, Millwall, who arrive in Yorkshire with a swagger having already tasted victory over the Whites twice this season.

Daniel Farke faces a selection puzzle, haunted by a 1-0 league defeat at the Den and a subsequent FA Cup exit last month at the hands of the Lions. Revenge, and crucial Championship points, are firmly on the menu.

There's a distinct parallel between Millwall and Portsmouth ? both embody a physical, direct style of football. Expect a battle of attrition, peppered with long balls and an unwavering commitment to exploiting every set-piece opportunity. Defending crosses into the box will be paramount for Leeds, as Millwall will undoubtedly launch aerial assaults at every chance.

Despite the recent FA Cup disappointment, Elland Road remains a fortress for Leeds in league competition. Their unbeaten home run stretches to an impressive 15 Championship matches, boasting 13 victories and a remarkable 40 goals scored in front of their passionate support.

While history favours the Whites on home turf, Alex Neil's Millwall will be no pushovers. Buoyed by a 2-1 comeback win against Watford at the weekend, they will travel north filled with confidence and a renewed sense of momentum.

That victory was crucial for Millwall, snapping a spell of criticism and a home loss to Bristol City. Before this minor blip, they had been quietly building form, losing just once in their previous nine outings. Though their playoff aspirations remain a long shot, the opportunity to inflict another dent in Leeds' promotion bid will be a significant motivator.

Adding to Farke's selection considerations are ongoing injury concerns. Ethan Ampadu, Maximilian Wober, and Patrick Bamford remain sidelined, potentially forcing further changes. Interestingly, the Leeds lineup is anticipated to be markedly different from the FA Cup defeat to Millwall, with only Pascal Struijk expected to retain his starting place.

Millwall also have their own personnel issues. Suspended goalkeeper Liam Roberts will be absent, alongside a lengthy injury list including Zak Lovelace, Duncan Watmore, Ryan Leonard, Calum Scanlon, Camiel Neghli, and Macaulay Langstaff.

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[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Need to bounce back with a win. Home v Millwall wwe have a fairly decent record.

Surely Rothwell has to start and Aaronson given a rest.

[BelfastAndy]

We will be 3rd at 9.50pm this evening. All these balloons saying 'mind the gap' cr4p two weeks ago.....

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Long way still to go - just over 20% of the season left.

Farke will be relying on points over those games as a whole rather than getting too upset about individual games.

It?s still unbelievably impressive to have this many points at this stage of the season.

[Billyni]

Not a problem.
Sure didn't we let them win in the cup so that we could beat them now.
Wasn't that always the plan, eh Daniel 🤔

[ozleeds]

Crap just noticed we are playing 2 games in 2 days who the f planned that unreal now I'm more worried.

[george_kaplan]

Long way still to go - just over 20% of the season left.

Farke will be relying on points over those games as a whole rather than getting too upset about individual games.

It?s still unbelievably impressive to have this many points at this stage of the season.

100% agree with you mate. In the big picture we are doing alright, a few blips but so what, thats life. Its a good time to be a LUFC fan, enjoy it.
We are going up as champs.

[Tichi1]

100% agree with you mate. In the big picture we are doing alright, a few blips but so what, thats life. Its a good time to be a LUFC fan, enjoy it.
We are going up as champs.

Loving your poitivity Gorge - the sort of guy I would enjoy going to the match with mate!!

[Rev72]

Good to see the blunts and Alfs anti-football lot drop points last night.

Just hope we turn up tonight.

[Rev72]

I just want to see us back in the Premier one last time before I snuff it so it needs to be sooner rather than later.


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