In better news, top scorer Joel Piroe is back after missing last weekend's 1-0 FA Cup thrid round win over Harrogate Town with muscle complaints. He is expected to start the match, as is Illan Meslier, despite his blunder against Hull City last time out.

Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Crisis, what crisis? Leeds boss Daniel Farke had given his full backing to goalkeeper Illan Meslier after he came under criticism for his mistakes in the 3-3 draw at Hull City in the Championship a fortnight ago.

Leeds have scored in each of their last nine matches in the league, finding the net on 20 occasions during that run, which has propelled them to the top of the Championship table

Two promotion contenders square off in the Championship this weekend, as Leeds United host Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road. Heading into the weekend, the Whites sit top of the table, with 53 points from 26 games, while Wednesday are 10th, just four points off the playoff zone.

Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday is scheduled to kick-off at 12pm on Sunday, January 19 at Elland Road. Yes, the chance for Leeds to return to the top of the table will be broadcast live. Sky Sports customers will be able to watch the coverage live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football from 11:30am.

Leeds United secures a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, returning to the top of the Championship table after a strong performance.

Leeds United secured an important three points in the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of three top quality goals against Sheffield Wednesday, in a Sunday lunchtime kick-off. It was a third straight Yorkshire encounter for the Whites,

Early Manor Solomon goal and late strikes from Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka secures 3-0 victory at Elland Road.