Leeds United are set to host Swansea City at Elland Road on Saturday, amidst question marks about their form. The Whites have won just two of their last five games, which has reeled them back in the automatic promotion race. However, one insane statistic will calm the nerves of the home fans while ensuring the Swans feel jittery even before they step on the pitch.
Daniel Farke and his Leeds United players are pushing to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League with eight games remaining in the Championship.
Ahead of facing Swansea, the Whites squad are being questioned about their durability, and last season’s collapse is being pointed out as evidence that Leeds could still miss out on automatic promotion.
However, Leeds are going into the Swansea game with confidence following the return of captain Ethan Ampadu to the squad and while statistics could mean nothing, one insane piece of number will really worry the Swans.
Leeds United have an insane record at home for three o’clock kick-offs
Leeds United have been one of the most watched teams in the Championship, and given their entertaining style of football, it’s no surprise that Sky wants to televise their games as much as possible.
It means Leeds have featured a lot in 12:30 games, late kick-offs, fixtures on Sunday and midweek-games, which is a staple diet of the Championship.
The Whites have had very few opportunities to play three o’clock games and even fewer chances to have those fixtures at Elland Road.
Leeds have played just six times at three o’clock at Elland Road, and their record in these games should strike the fear of God inside the Swansea City players.
The Yorkshire giants have won all six games, while scoring 21 goals and conceding zero at the other end.
This is a chance for Leeds to put down a marker for the run-in
Swansea City are under the tutelage of caretaker manager Alan Sheehan since they sacked Luke Williams in February and are sitting 16th in the table.
Leeds and Swansea played out a seven-goal thriller earlier in the season, and the Whites needed a late Wilfried Gnonto winner at the Liberty Stadium to earn their victory.
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However, the circumstances are very different at this stage of the season. Swansea appear to have little to play for, while Leeds want promotion to the Premier League.
The Whites have been imperious at home, and another dominating performance and result at Elland Road on Saturday should send a strong message to their rivals at the business end of the season.
