Leeds United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 26 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
13%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leeds United FC launch into their encounter with Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 5' It’s high time Garry Monk made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Barry Bannan suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield Wednesday FC backline.
- 30' Leeds United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Ayling, as he is very good at scoring at Elland Road with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
- 40' Scotland international Barry Douglas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 360 games and scored 534 goals.
- 50' Sam Winnall has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 55' The 39-year-old Kiko Casilla has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Time for substitution for Leeds United AFC. Barry Douglas is replaced by Ezgjan Alioski.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Pablo Hernandez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateusz Klich at the 66 minute mark.
- 69' The crowd applauds Sam Winnall as he leaves the pitch. Atdhe Nuhiu steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Atdhe Nuhiu.
- 75' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Jordan Stevens on, Helder Costa off on 75 minutes.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ezgjan Alioski.
- 77' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Joey Pelupessy comes on to replace Massimo Luongo.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Sam Hutchinson comes on to replace Osaze Urhoghide.
- 87' Against the run of play, Jacob Murphy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' Kieran Lee has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- With this win, Sheffield Wednesday FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Helder Costa ↓ Jordan Stevens 75'
-
3
Barry Douglas ↓ Ezgjan Alioski 56'
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 15
- 22
- 9
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Pablo Hernandez 66'
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 28
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↑ 56'
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 66'
-
48
Jordan Stevens ↑ 75'
- 46
- 1
- 49
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 14
-
11
Sam Winnall ↓ Atdhe Nuhiu 69'
- 10
- 20
- 3
- 5
- 25
-
21
Massimo Luongo ↓ Joey Pelupessy 77'
- 27
- 13
Bench
- 7
- 6
-
23
Sam Hutchinson ↑ 85'
-
17
Atdhe Nuhiu ↑ 69'
- 28
-
8
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 77'
- 35
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 1 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 1 |
| Daniel James | 1 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 1 |
| Adam Reach | 1 |
| Ao Tanaka | 1 |
| Mateusz Klich | 1 |
| Manor Solomon | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2020-01-11
Leeds United FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-01-01
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-12-29
Birmingham City FC
4–5
Leeds United FC
W
2019-12-26
Leeds United FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2019-12-21
Fulham FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-12-14
Leeds United FC
3–3
Cardiff City FC
D
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2020-01-11
Leeds United FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-01-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Hull City AFC
L
2019-12-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-12-26
Stoke City FC
3–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2019-12-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
2019-12-14
Nottingham Forest FC
0–4
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Leeds United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
69%
Leeds United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.