Leeds United - v - Fulham ***Matchday Thread***

[BelfastAndy]

Leeds United entertain Fulham at Elland Road on Saturday, in what can only be described a as a huge 'six pointer'.* Fulham currently sit in fourth spot, seven points behind the Whites, with eight games remaining.* A Cottagers win would pull the London side right into the automatic promotion race, but a victory for Marcelo Bielsa's side would all but end Fulham's automatic promotion hopes.* At Craven Cottage earlier in the season, Scott Parker's side ran out winners and Leeds will be looking for revenge this time around.

Manager/head coach

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

Fulham: Scott Parker

League position

Leeds United: 2nd

Fulham: 3rd

Form

Leeds United: WWWWL

Fulham: DWWDL

Top scorer

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford (13)

Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic (23)

Head to head

Leeds United wins: 22

Draws: 15

Fulham wins: 19

Last time at Elland Road

Tuesday 15th August 2015

Leeds United 0

Fulham 0

Team news

Pablo Hernandez could return for Leeds after missing the trip to Cardiff City last weekend in a boost for Marcelo Bielsa's side.* For Fulham, Aboubakar Kamara remains doubtful after missing last week's defeat to Brentford through injury.

Officials

Referee - Tony Harrington

Assistant Referee 1 - Steven Meredith

Assistant Referee 2 - Shaun Hudson

Fourth Official - Geoff Eltringham

The key battle

Ben White v Aleksandar Mitrovic

Striker Mitrovic is the joint leading marksman in the division with 23 goals to his name.* He was on the score-sheet in the reverse fixture earlier in the season and will be looking to add to his tally at Elland Road.* Leeds defender Ben White will be looking to keep the Serbian at bay, with a commanding performance in defence.

Latest odds

Leeds United: 8/11

Draw: 13/5

Fulham: 19/5

A very nervous 2 - 1. Pablo 53'.

MOT.

[denver11]

Mitrovic is a cheating basta. He tried to get a player sent off feigning injury just before the break and not a word said about it. 2 massive games in our recent history coming up. At least there's no crowd to relay their tensions to the players on the pitch. I'd also like MB to make changes a good bit earlier if it isn't going well.

[Ozwhites]

Mitrovic is a cheating basta. He tried to get a player sent off feigning injury just before the break and not a word said about it. 2 massive games in our recent history coming up. At least there's no crowd to relay their tensions to the players on the pitch. I'd also like MB to make changes a good bit earlier if it isn't going well.

Good luck with the wish for earlier changes.

[Billyni]

Just another one of the ‘shyte or burst days’ we always seem to have.
And be prepared for more.

[WTF11]

Mitrovic is a cheating basta. He tried to get a player sent off feigning injury just before the break and not a word said about it. 2 massive games in our recent history coming up. At least there's no crowd to relay their tensions to the players on the pitch. I'd also like MB to make changes a good bit earlier if it isn't going well.

Changes? You serious? Only if a player gets injured.

[BelfastAndy]

Leeds will be promoted later this season if we win today. If we are beaten today, we're doomed. Andy has spoken.

[Rev72]

Is it too early to start drinking

[BelfastAndy]

Is it too early to start drinking

Eh helllllooooo. Lockdown teach you anything? Get it down the hatch.

[Rev72]

Eh helllllooooo. Lockdown teach you anything? Get it down the hatch.

Oh go on then.....

[WTF11]

Ironic when you think about it....

Usually there are requests for any links and equally usually there are some kind souls who try to help out.

Now, no supporters allowed into the grounds, no pubs/clubs to go to, and yet no links. Sky (and all the others who own the rights) viewing figures must be going through the roof. Mrs O will be pleased.