Leeds United vs Coventry City; Championship Clash Preview

2025-02-28

Leeds United will face Coventry City in a crucial Championship clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday night, with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm. The match, originally set for a Saturday afternoon, was rescheduled due to Leeds’ continued involvement in the FA Cup. However, it will not be televised, as it was initially planned as a 3pm Saturday fixture.

Leeds come into the game in formidable form, sitting at the top of the Championship table with a five-point cushion over third-placed Burnley. Their confidence is sky-high after a dominant 7-0 victory over Cardiff City last weekend, which saw six different players score. Coventry, meanwhile, are in 11th place but have been in strong form themselves, unbeaten in seven home matches under manager Frank Lampard and riding a four-game winning streak in the league.

Daniel Farke has made one change to his starting XI, with Ilia Gruev replacing Joe Rothwell in midfield. The lineup features Illan Meslier in goal, supported by a defensive line of Jayden Bogle, Junior Firpo, Ethan Ampadu, and Joe Rodon. Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Dan James, and Joel Piroe will lead the attack, with Ao Tanaka partnering Gruev in midfield.

Coventry, bolstered by the arrival of midfielder Matt Grimes from Swansea City, will be looking to continue their impressive home form. However, they face a Leeds side determined to extend their 13-game unbeaten run and strengthen their grip on automatic promotion. The game promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams eager to secure vital points in their respective campaigns.