Leeds United handed positive omen vs Chelsea with announcement

Leeds United could be set for a boost as they travel to face Chelsea on Wednesday.

The third round of the Carabao Cup away at Stamford Bridge awaits for Daniel Farke.

It seems clear that there is an ambition to lift silverware at this season, with this being the first chance to do so.

The Whites need to continue their positive start to the campaign if they are to keep that chance alive.

Going away to Xabi Alonso's side certainly won't be easy after the start to the campaign they've made.

Leeds will be hopeful that things go in their favour as the referee appointment could be the omen they needed.

Chelsea vs Leeds United officials confirmed

After watching the Blues in the opening weeks of the season, the challenge ahead of the LS11 outfit can't be mistaken.

They have won three of their first four across all competitions, only losing to Arsenal last time out.

Their attention has now been turned to the Carabao Cup having beaten Luton Town 2-0 in the second round.

Leeds got one up on Nottingham Forest to book their place at Stamford Bridge.

Kick-off against Chelsea is now just hours away, leaving the question to be asked over who will be officiating.

It has been confirmed that Jarred Gillett will be the referee in West London.

With VAR not in use in this round of the cup, the final decisions will come from the Australian.

That appointment may prove to be music to the ears of Leeds based on their record under the official.

What is Leeds' record under Jarred Gillett

The Whites last faced Chelsea at Wembley and fell to a frustrating 1-0 defeat in the FA Cup semi-final.

Leeds got the better of the Premier League meetings with a win and a draw.

Having seen a win, draw and loss in the past year, it will be interesting to see how this edition plays out.

Gillett's presence adds something to the encounter as Leeds have lost just three of 11 games under his guise.

That has seen Leeds win three and draw five in a largely positive record with the Australian involved.

Farke and Co. could see that as a positive omen as they look to keep their Carabao Cup journey alive.