Due to the skipper’s role change, Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell may start in midfield despite Ilia Gruev’s cameo return against Harrogate. It is likely that Farke slowly eases Gruev back into action following his knee meniscus setback back in October.

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

League leaders Leeds United welcome Sheffield Wednesday as the Whites look to stay on top of the Championship on Sunday afternoon (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

For a team sat four points off a play-off place and with so much to play for after making great strides on the pitch this season, you'd think Sheffield Wednesday would be going into tomorrow's match with Leeds United brimming with confidence and excited about the game ahead.

Top-two rivals Sunderland have already pulled off an audacious coup to raid Serie A to bring in Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fee, while Sheffield United are pushing for a number of leading second-tier players, most notably Tom Cannon, also wanted by the Wearsiders.

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.

Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday meet at Elland Road in the EFL Championship on Sunday, January 19. Sheffield Wednesday confirmed that their allocation of 2,916 has sold out which has given the match somewhat of a big match feel.