Leeds United FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Assistant 1 Darren Cann
- Assistant 2 Neil Davies
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Watford FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Leeds United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 29 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Southampton FC | A | 2–4 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Leeds United FC to score. At the same time, Sunderland AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Ilia Gruev has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The 33-year-old Patrick Bamford has been sensational this season — 5 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 21' A moment of madness from Daniel Ballard on 21 minutes earns him a card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 26' Ethan Ampadu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 418 appearances.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' A moment of madness from Luke O'Nien on 46 minutes earns him a card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 51' Jack Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 56' 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.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Chris Rigg.
- 60' The crowd applauds Chris Rigg as he leaves the pitch. Patrick Roberts steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jobe Bellingham on 62.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Glen Kamara on 69 minutes.
- 69' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Timothee Pembele is replaced by Aji Alese.
- 70' Leeds United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 72' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Wilfried Gnonto on, Glen Kamara off on 72 minutes.
- 77' Luis Semedo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 82' The whistle greets Daniel James as he departs to be replaced by Joel Piroe.
- 83' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Mateo Fernandez on, Patrick Bamford off on 83 minutes.
- 88' Finland international Glen Kamara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Luis Semedo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jobe Bellingham on 90 minute.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 14
-
20
Daniel James ↓ Joel Piroe 82'
- 9
- 24
- 1
- 3
-
8
Glen Kamara ↓ Wilfried Gnonto 72'
- 44
- 10
-
22
Archie Gray ↓ Connor Roberts 83'
Bench
-
33
Connor Roberts ↑ 83'
- 28
- 25
- 6
-
7
Joel Piroe ↑ 82'
- 12
- 5
-
29
Wilfried Gnonto ↑ 72'
-
49
Mateo Fernandez ↑ 83'
Coach
Daniel Farke
Sunderland AFC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 13
- 20
- 28
- 1
- 32
- 5
-
6
Timothee Pembele ↓ Aji Alese 69'
- 24
-
7
Jobe Bellingham ↓ Luis Semedo 90'
-
31
Chris Rigg ↓ Patrick Roberts 60'
- 39
Bench
- 30
- 46
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↑ 60'
- 22
- 17
-
42
Aji Alese ↑ 69'
- 14
- 33
-
9
Luis Semedo ↑ 90'
Coach
Anthony Hayes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pascal Struijk | 2 |
| Junior Firpo | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Alan Browne | 1 |
| Chris Rigg | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Leeds United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
60%
Leeds United FC or Sunderland AFC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
11.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.