Swansea v Leeds preview: Team news, head-to-head, where to watch, prediction
Leeds United will return to Championship action on Sunday, travelling to Wales to face midtable outfit Swansea City.
Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to make it two wins in a row following their 2-0 victory against QPR prior to the international break.
Jayden Bogle and Joel Piroe were on the scoresheet for the Whites that day, with Leeds closing the gap on Sunderland to just two points.
Preview
With a 2-0 victory over Marti Cifuentes’ QPR, Leeds were able to gain some ground on Sunderland who could be dethroned at the top of the table by the Whites if they can beat Swansea on 24 November.
Despite the win, Farke’s decision to start Manor Solomon was questionable and the forward’s international form could see him dropped at the weekend.
With 15 games played, it has been a successful campaign for the Whites so far but they have fallen victim to the occasional shock defeat and they can’t afford to repeat that on Sunday.
Depending on other results, Farke’s men could leapfrog Sunderland and Sheffield United and move to the top of the Championship.
The international break provided a much-needed respite for several players who will come back rejuvenated ahead of a hectic Christmas schedule.
Form Guide (Championship)
Swansea City: DLWWL
Leeds United: WDWLW
Head-To-Head (Championship)
Swansea 0-4 Leeds United (February 2024)
Leeds United 3-1 Swansea (November 2023)
Swansea 0-1 Leeds United (July 2020)
Leeds United 2-1 Swansea (February 2019)
Swansea 2-2 Leeds United (August 2018)
Team News
Daniel Farke will be without the midfield pairing of Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev with both players out injured.
Largie Ramzani is a doubt for the game but his social media post over the international break provided some encouragement over a near return.
Junior Firpo will be asbent with the full-back serving a three-match ban for an incident in their clash with Millwall.
As for Swansea, Oliver Cooper, Ji-Sung Eom, Josh Ginnelly and Jay Fulton will be absent with all four players dealing with injuries.
Predicted lineups
Swansea: Vigouroux, Key, Cabango, Darling, Tymon, Grimes, Franco, Peart-Harris, Allen, Pereria, Cullen
Leeds United: Meslier, Bogle ,Rodon, Struijk, Byram, Tanaka, Rothwell, James, Aaronson, Gnonto, Piroe
Where to watch?
Swansea v Leeds United will be shown in the UK on Sky Sports Football at 3pm on Sunday. Supporters can also listen live on BBC Radio Leeds.
Prediction: Swansea 1-3 Leeds United
Leeds have looked ropey on occasions away from home but with a rejuvenated squad after the break, they have more than enough firepower to beat any side in the Championship.
Swansea have had a good season so far but the attacking threats that the Whites possess should be enough to see off the Swans.
Farke’s side should pick up all three points on Sunday.
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