Leeds – Sunderland

Leeds, sitting fifth in the table with five points from a win and two draws and a modest 3‑2 goal tally, will host Sunderland, who occupy 14th place with four points after one win, one draw and two defeats, conceding five while scoring three. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on the leaders, while Sunderland will be desperate to pick up points and climb out of the lower half. Both teams have similar offensive records, but Leeds enjoy a slightly better defensive record, which could prove decisive in a tightly contested fixture. The clash offers Leeds a chance to solidify their top‑five ambitions and Sunderland an opportunity to spark a revival before the season’s second half.