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.

Sheffield Wednesday boss, Danny Röhl, has named Michael Ihiekwe in his starting XI to face Leeds United this afternoon.

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Röhl said Leeds United's strength in depth swung things their way in the Yorkshire derby at Elland Road. Tottenham Hotspur loanee Manor Solomon’s early strike gave the Whites a flying start.

Going into the match, Leeds had been unbeaten in 17 Yorkshire derbies and stretched that streak to 18 thanks to goals from Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka. The Whites go back to the top of the table as a result.

Leeds United have officially confirmed their starting eleven and substitutes to take on Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship clash at Elland Road this afternoon. Daniel Farke’s side find themselves second in the Championship standings following Saturday’s results, but can reclaim top spot by winning today.

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