Match Previews

Matchday 3 | Leeds United v Albion preview

Leeds and Albion badges with an image of Okay Yokuslu in the navy and red away kit on the ball

West Bromwich Albion are back in Sky Bet Championship action on Friday night as they make the trip up to Elland Road where they'll face Leeds United (ko 8pm). 

The Baggies secured their first victory of the new season last weekend, defeating Swansea City 3-2 at The Hawthorns. 

Leeds United, who were relegated from the Premier League last term, have taken one point from a possible six so far in the second tier and suffered a last-gasp defeat at Birmingham City in their most recent fixture. 

Friday's clash under the lights will be the first meeting between the two teams since May 2021. 

The Baggies head up to Elland Road for their third league game of the season

Follow the fixture live

Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's Championship clash with Leeds.

WBA Radio duo Gez Mulholland and former Baggie Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from West Yorkshire, with coverage starting at 7.50pm.

Audio passes are available to purchase here.

Video streaming on WBA TV will not be available for supporters in the United Kingdom, owing to broadcast rights. Click here for full streaming info.

Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.

The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk or myalbion@wbafc.co.uk.

Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the night.

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The opponents 

Leeds United have had an uncomfortable start to life back in the Sky Bet Championship after a three-year stint in the Premier League.

The Whites, who finished 19th in the top tier last term, needed a 90th-minute equaliser to grab a point at home to Cardiff City on the opening weekend before conceding a 90th-minute penalty in last Saturday's 1-0 loss at Birmingham City.

New boss Daniel Farke will be challenging his players to secure a first league victory of the campaign when the Baggies come to town on Friday night, and the 46-year-old German is a man who knows how to win in this division. 

He led one of his previous clubs Norwich City to two Championship titles in 2018/19 and then 2020/21, and the expectation this time around at his current club will be to mount a serious charge towards securing promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking. 

Leeds are one of the sides heavily tipped to achieve success this season and they'll be hoping to kick-start their campaign against Carlos Corberán's men.  

Leeds will want to earn their maiden win of the new campaign

One to remember 

The Baggies' last win at Elland Road came in the Championship in January 2007.

Jonathan Greening and Diomansy Kamara (2) were on target for the visitors in a 3-2 triumph. 

Supporters can watch Albion's goals from that afternoon below.

The last five

Leeds United 3-1 Albion

May 23 2021, Premier League

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Albion 0-5 Leeds United

December 29 2020, Premier League

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Albion 1-1 Leeds United

January 1 2020, Sky Bet Championship

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Leeds United 1-0 Albion

October 1 2019, Sky Bet Championship

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Leeds United 4-0 Albion

March 1 2019, Sky Bet Championship

Leeds and Albion last met on the final day of the 2020/21 Premier League season

Did you know?

Baggies boss Carlos Corberán is preparing to face his former employers for the very first time as a manager.

The Spaniard spent three years at Leeds United as U23 boss and first-team assistant, working closely with former manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Argentine's time at Elland Road, before leaving to take the Huddersfield Town head coach job in July 2020. 

Ticket details

Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s fixture at Leeds United.

The Baggies have been handed an initial allocation of 2,018.

Seats are priced £28 adults, £23 seniors (65+), £17 supporters aged 19-22, £12 supporters aged 16-18, and £5 under-16s.

Supporters can purchase their tickets online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office or by calling 0121 227 2227.

Full sales dates and a reminder of the price structure can be found by clicking here.

Coach travel is available for £23, departing Kidderminster at 2:30pm, Stourbridge & Lye at 2:45pm and The Hawthorns at 3:30pm.

A ticket graphic displaying information for Albion's game at Leeds

Colours for the road

Albion will wear their red and navy away kit under the lights at Elland Road on Friday. 

It will be the first time the Baggies have worn the strip in a competitive match. 

Click here to buy it.

Jeremy Sarmiento modelling the shirt Albion will wear on Friday night against Leeds

Away guide

Heading to Elland Road on Friday night?

Check out our away day guide here.