Leeds United face Rotherham United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon (3pm), as both teams head into the final third of the season.

As the Sky Bet Championship campaign hots up at both ends of the table, this West vs South Yorkshire encounter is important both teams in their respective battles to secure maximum points. 

The Whites are currently third in the league standings, one point behind second placed Southampton. The Millers are bottom of the table, but with games in hand, they are hoping to reduce the gap to Huddersfield Town in 21st spot. 

When the teams met earlier in the campaign, Crysencio Summerville scored earlier in the encounter, before Hakeem Odoffin equalised on the stroke of half-time to ultimately secure a point. 

Leeds now return to league action having been away from home in the Emirates FA Cup last time out, facing Plymouth Argyle, and overcoming them in extra-time to progress in the competition.

🎯 “Drills it past the goalkeeper!” pic.twitter.com/gb4avniQz0

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 7, 2024

Daniel Farke’s side come into the match having won their last five league matches, in a run that has seen four clean sheets secured from those five successive victories. That form secured the boss January’s Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award.

Leam Richardson was only appointed as head coach in December at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, and is looking to improve the fortunes of his side. They are yet to win since the turn of the year, but have picked up important draws in their last two away fixtures.  

A win for the Millers on Saturday wouldn’t see them change position, but they would close the gap to the teams above. 

With the league table so close, Leeds could finish the weekend in the top two, stay where they are, or end it in fourth, all depending on Saturday’s scoreline along with results elsewhere.  

Fans attending the match can find important information ahead of the game, further down the page. For those not in attendance, take a look at our how to watch guide.

Last time we faced the Millers:

🎯 "Oh, that's a lovely finish!" pic.twitter.com/dbY0Div9sJ

— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 25, 2023

How to watch:

Live video is available outside the UK and Ireland on LUTV, with an LUTV Match Pass.

Match Pass holders can also tune into LUTV from 2.30pm for build-up with Emma Jones, first-team defender Pascal Struijk and Leeds United legend Dom Matteo.

Subscribers to the Monthly LUTV Pass can listen to live audio commentary anywhere in the world from Bryn Law and club legend Tony Dorigo, along with pre-match build up, analysis and reaction at video.leedsunited.com.

Important supporter information:

Discriminatory language or chanting is not acceptable and you could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination abuse of all kinds.

To report an incident, text LEEDS along with any relevant information including ticket details, your name and description of an incident to 60006. You will then receive an automated response which means that your report has been logged and will then be looked into.

Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves but is not limited to, discriminatory behaviour, fans entering the pitch, the use of pyros and throwing objects.

What has Daniel Farke said, ahead of the match?

🎙 Daniel Farke chats to the press ahead of tomorrow's Yorkshire derby against Rotherham https://t.co/vK8KiCqwYV

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 9, 2024

Head to head: 

Wins: 17

Draws: 7

Losses: 14

Top scorer 2023/24: 

Leeds: Crysencio Summerville (13)

Rotherham: Jordan Hugill & Hakeem Odoffin (3)

League position: 

Leeds: 3rd

Rotherham: 24th

🏆 Daniel Farke has been named January’s @SkyBetChamp Manager of the Month pic.twitter.com/ILp1ANJLh9

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 9, 2024

Officials: 

Referee - Andrew Madley

Assistant Referee - Nick Hopton

Assistant Referee - Sian Massey-Ellis

Fourth Official - Neil Hair