Leeds United FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Leeds United FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Preston North End FC

Sun 21 Jan 2024 · 12:00 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 2' Will Keane

Daniel James 6' 1–1

Joel Piroe pen 90+4' 2–1

Y 8' Ben Whiteman

Y 34' Alistair McCann

Crysencio Summerville 38' Y

Y 62' Liam Lindsay

Georginio Rutter 67' Y

Junior Firpo 76' Y

Y 83' David Cornell

Y 85' Ryan Ledson

Patrick Bamford 85' Y

Y 86' Layton Stewart

Overview

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Leeds United FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee David Webb
Assistant 1 Rob Smith
Assistant 2 Matthew Smith

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Millwall FC	46	83
4	Southampton FC	46	80
5	Middlesbrough FC	46	80
6	Hull City AFC	46	73
7	Wrexham AFC	46	71
8	Derby County FC	46	69
9	Norwich City FC	46	65
10	Birmingham City FC	46	64
11	Swansea City AFC	46	64
12	Bristol City FC	46	62
13	Sheffield United FC	46	60
14	Preston North End FC	46	60
15	Queens Park Rangers FC	46	58
16	Watford FC	46	57
17	Stoke City FC	46	55
18	Portsmouth FC	46	55
19	Charlton Athletic FC	46	53
20	Blackburn Rovers FC	46	52
21	West Bromwich Albion FC	46	51
22	Oxford United FC	46	47
23	Leicester City FC	46	46
24	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Preston North End FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-21 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC 2019-12-26 Leeds United FC 1–1 Preston North End FC 2019-10-22 Preston North End FC 1–1 Leeds United FC 2019-04-09 Preston North End FC 0–2 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Jan	Preston North End FC	H	2–1	W
13 Jan	Cardiff City FC	A	3–0	W
07 Jan	Peterborough United FC	A	3–0	W
01 Jan	Birmingham City FC	H	3–0	W
29 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	A	0–1	L
26 Dec	Preston North End FC	A	1–2	L

Preston North End FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Jan	Leeds United FC	A	1–2	L
13 Jan	Bristol City FC	H	2–0	W
06 Jan	Chelsea FC	A	0–4	L
01 Jan	Sunderland AFC	A	0–2	L
29 Dec	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	0–1	L
26 Dec	Leeds United FC	H	2–1	W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Elland Road as Leeds United FC face off against Preston North End FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
2' Will Keane has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
6' What a moment for Daniel James! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
8' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Whiteman on 8.
13' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Farke might look to freshen things up shortly.
28' It looks like no one’s ball. Leeds United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
34' Poor challenge from Alistair McCann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Crysencio Summerville on 38 minutes.
43' Ilia Gruev has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 414 appearances.
48' Robbie Brady needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
58' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Preston North End FC backline.
62' Preston North End FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
67' Georginio Rutter is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
70' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 70 minute. Alistair McCann leaves to be changed by Ryan Ledson.
75' Junior Firpo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
76' Leeds United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
77' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Junior Firpo is replaced by Sam Byram.
82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Preston North End FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David Cornell.
85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Ledson on 85.
86' That is a Yellow card for Preston North End FC. Layton Stewart will be fuming at that decision.
90' The supporters are chanting for Ben Woodburn. He replaces Mads Frokjaer-Jensen on 90 minute.
Another three points for Leeds United FC.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

4
Ethan Ampadu
14
Joe Rodon
20
Daniel James
9
Patrick Bamford
24
Georginio Rutter ↓ Mateo Fernandez 90'
1
Illan Meslier
3
Junior Firpo ↓ Sam Byram 77'
8
Glen Kamara ↓ Joel Piroe 77'
44
Ilia Gruev
10
Crysencio Summerville ↓ Liam Cooper 90'
22
Archie Gray

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Preston North End FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

6
Liam Lindsay
44
Brad Potts
16
Andrew Hughes
14
Jordan Storey
7
Will Keane ↓ Robbie Brady 77'
4
Ben Whiteman
21
David Cornell
13
Alistair McCann ↓ Ryan Ledson 70'
23
Liam Millar ↓ Layton Stewart 77'
19
Emil Riis Jakobsen ↓ Alan Browne 77'
10
Mads Frokjaer-Jensen ↓ Ben Woodburn 90'

Bench

11
Robbie Brady ↑ 77'
3
Greg Cunningham
18
Ryan Ledson ↑ 70'
8
Alan Browne ↑ 77'
20
Ben Woodburn ↑ 90'
5
Patrick Bauer
17
Layton Stewart ↑ 77'
38
James Pradic
33
Kian Best

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Alan Browne	2
Tyler Roberts	2
Tyler Roberts	2
Patrick Bamford	2
Tom Barkhuizen	1
Kaine Kesler	1
Eddie Nketiah	1
Jayden Bogle	1

Head to Head

Leeds United FC Form

2024-01-21 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W 2024-01-13 Cardiff City FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W 2024-01-07 Peterborough United FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W 2024-01-01 Leeds United FC 3–0 Birmingham City FC W 2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC L

Preston North End FC Form

2024-01-21 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC L 2024-01-13 Preston North End FC 2–0 Bristol City FC W 2024-01-06 Chelsea FC 4–0 Preston North End FC L 2024-01-01 Sunderland AFC 2–0 Preston North End FC L 2023-12-29 Preston North End FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.73 Leeds United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.89 Preston North End FC xG

I would bet for: Leeds United FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Leeds United FC57% Draw25% Preston North End FC18%

Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.62

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	74%	26%
± 2.5	48%	52%
± 3.5	27%	73%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw

82%

Draw or Preston North End FC

43%

Leeds United FC or Preston North End FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Leeds United FC39% Draw46% Preston North End FC15%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12%

1 – 0

11.7%

2 – 0

10.6%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

9.2%

3 – 0

0 – 1

5.5%

3 – 1

5.4%

1 – 2

4.8%

2 – 2

4.2%

0 – 2

2.8%

4 – 0

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap	Leeds United FC covers	Push	Preston North End FC covers
-2.5	14%	—	86%
-2	14%	17%	68%
-1.5	32%	—	68%
-1	32%	24%	44%
-0.5	56%	—	44%
+0.5	82%	—	18%
+1	82%	12%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet

41% ✓

Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.