Leeds United host Fulham at Elland Road this afternoon while they aim to recover from a gut-wrenching late defeat in their last league outing.
Daniel Farke’s side has moved eight points clear of the relegation zone and arrives at this fixture following a dominant 3-1 FA Cup win over Derby County. Despite their 16th-place position, the Whites have established Elland Road as one of the division’s most difficult away days, remaining unbeaten on home soil since late November.
Leeds Team News
Daniel Farke manages an almost entirely fit squad following a positive week on the injury front. Joe Rodon is available after being rested as a precaution during the FA Cup, while Jayden Bogle and Sebastiaan Bornauw have also returned to full training. Gabriel Gudmundsson is back to full fitness and expected to start on the left.
Notably, the hosts remain without Daniel James, who is nearing a return from a hamstring injury but will miss today’s clash. Consequently, Farke is expected to maintain a settled back three featuring Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Jaka Bijol. In midfield, Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev will anchor the side, providing the platform for Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin—who is chasing his 10th league goal of the campaign—to lead the attack. New loan arrival Facundo Buonanotte is poised to make his debut from the bench.
Leeds United Predicted Lineup
Leeds United Predicted XI: Perri; Struijk, Rodon, Bijol; Justin, Gruev, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Elland Road on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Leeds vs Fulham?
Due to the Saturday 3:00 PM blackout, the match will not be televised live in the UK. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:30 GMT.
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