Daniel Farke has chosen his Leeds United XI to take on Sheffield Wednesday in this afternoon's Championship clash

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.

While Sheffield Wednesday’s resurgence cannot be overlooked, Leeds United’s dominance at home and superior attacking quality give them the edge in this fixture. The Whites will likely have too much firepower for the Owls to handle. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 win for Daniel Farke and his charges.

Sunday’s derby is the first of two pioneering Championship games that will be free to watch for UK viewers, with ITV joining Sky Sports in broadcasting the action live. The historic agreement was confirmed earlier this month, allowing fans without a Sky Sports subscription to watch the game.

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.

A third consecutive Yorkshire Derby awaits for Leeds United as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Elland Road, in Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship clash. The Whites head into the tie sitting top of the league’s standings, unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions and enjoying a strong run of home form.

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.

There’s a Yorkshire derby to savour at Elland Road this week, with fascinating storylines both on and off the pitch as Leeds United play host to Sheffield Wednesday.