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
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
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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sunderland AFC gets underway.
- 5' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Ballard on 21.
- 26' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Luke O'Nien gets a card.
- 51' Sunderland AFC 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.
- 56' Northern Ireland international Trai Hume has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' Sunderland AFC receives a card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 60' Sunderland AFC make a change. Chris Rigg trudges off to be replaced by Patrick Roberts on 60 minutes.
- 62' That is a card for Sunderland AFC. Jobe Bellingham will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel James made 383 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Glen Kamara.
- 69' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 69 minute. Timothee Pembele leaves to be changed by Aji Alese.
- 70' Junior Firpo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Wilfried Gnonto. He replaces Glen Kamara on 72 minute.
- 77' Leeds United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's 3-4-3 shape.
- 82' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Joel Piroe on, Daniel James off on 82 minutes.
- 83' Patrick Bamford makes way for Mateo Fernandez at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 90 minute. Jobe Bellingham leaves to be changed by Luis Semedo.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Alan Browne | 1 |
| Chris Rigg | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
| Junior Firpo | 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.