
We preview the Yorkshire Derby.
Manager/head coach
Sheffield Wednesday: Garry Monk
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa
League position
Sheffield Wednesday: 3rd
Leeds United: 2nd
Form
Top Scorer
Sheffield Wednesday: Steven Fletcher (5)
Leeds United: Eddie Nketiah (5)
Head to head
Sheffield Wednesday wins: 33
Draws: 25
Leeds United wins: 39
Last time at Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday 1 (Reach, 45) Leeds United 1 (Klich, 54) -Friday 28th September 2018 (Sky Bet Championship)
Team news
Marcelo Bielsa is still without Pablo Hernandez and Adam Forshaw however, skipper Liam Cooper and Jamie Shackelton have been deemed fit for the trip to Hillsborough. The Owls are without captain Tom Lees but Kieran Westwood could make his return from injury.
The key battle
Kalvin Phillips v Barry Bannan
Kalvin Phillips has the tough task of keeping Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan quiet on Saturday. The former Leeds attacking midfielder made seven appearances scoring two goals for the Whites in his loan spell at the club.
Betting odds with Ladbrokes
Sheffield Wednesday: 27/10
Draw: 5/2
Leeds United: 13/11 (Odds correct at time of article published)
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