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45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.

12 min: Accrington have settled into the sport effectively, way more comfortably than their guests from the Premier League, who’ve but to hit their stride.

10 min: It’s price noting that Rutter can most likely be excused slightly ring-rustiness as that is the primary sport he’s performed since lining up for Hoffenheim towards Wolfsburg in mid-November.

7 min: Playing 5 throughout the again, Accrington are taking part in lengthy balls into the Leeds penalty space from quite a lot of angles. Leeds have lined up in a 4-4-2, with Georginio Rutter taking part in as a second striker behind Patrick Bamford. Rutter will get his first sight of purpose in English soccer however, operating on to a go from the left, pulls the ball extensive of the far upright from straight in entrance of purpose simply contained in the penalty space. He ought to have scored there, or on the very least hit the goal. Useless! Get him out earlier than the window closes!

5 min: Accrington play an extended diagonal into the Leeds field which Meslier doesn’t cope with significantly effectively. In the following scramble, the ball is put out for an Accrington nook which Leeds clear.

5 min: Accrington wing-back Sean McConville tries his luck with an extended vary effort that doesn’t significantly bother Ilan Meslier within the Leeds purpose.

4 min: Sam Greenwood catches Liam Coyle together with his arm because the pair contest a dropping ball and Accrington win themselves a free-kick.

3 min: Accrington’s Aaron Pressley is penalised for offside as he tries to run on to a ball from deep.

2 min: Leeds nook. The ball’s despatched in direction of the far submit, the place Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin leaps to assert confidently.

1 min: Accrington striker Shaun Whalley concedes an early throw-in, delivery a late problem from Junior Firpo within the course of. What regarded like a foul goes unpunished and Firpo takes the throw-in.

1 min: On one of many largest days of their historical past, Accrington get the ball rolling, with Ethan Hamilton doing the honours. Their gamers put on crimson shirts, shorts and socks, whereas these of Leeds are in all white package.

Not lengthy now: There’s a 50-50 break up between the followers on the 5,450-capacity Wham Stadium and so they make loads of noise because the groups make their manner out on to the pitch and line up both facet of referee Josh Smith and his assistants.

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Today’s match officers

Referee: Josh Smith
Assistant referees: Sam Lewis and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Stephen Martin

NB: There isn’t any VAR in place for in the present day’s match, which will likely be replayed if it ends in a draw after 90 minutes.

Accrington Stanley: Savin, Astley, Longelo, Tharme, Rodgers, Coyle, Hamilton, Pressley, McConville, Whalley, Leigh.

Subs: Jensen, Nolan, Perritt, Martin, Quirk, Woods, Adekoya, Pickles, Fernandes.

Leeds United: Meslier, Firpo, Kristensen, Wober, Koch, Roca, Greenwood, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rutter, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Van den Heuvel, Ayling, Llorente, Gyabi, Aaronson, Perkins, Rodrigo, Joseph.

Team information: John Coleman makes two modifications to the facet that beat Boreham Wood after further time on Tuesday, with Aaron Pressley and Rosaire Longeleu coming into the facet for George Nottingham and Dan Martin.

Jesse Marsch arms the captaincy to Patrick Bamford and a debut to file signing Georginio Rutter, two of six modifications to the Leeds staff that drew towards Brentford within the Premier League final weekend. Rasmus Kristensen, Junior Firpo, Sam Greenwood and Luis Sinisterra additionally come into the facet. Brenden Aaronson, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto and the injured Tyler Adams make manner.

Accrington are with out midfielder Joe Pritchard and David Morgan, in addition to Australian defender Jay Rich-Bagheuleu, who’ve all been dominated out for the remainder of the season. Seamus Coneely and Mitchell Clark are additionally sidelined, whereas Mohammed Sangare is approaching full health however most likely gained’t characteristic in the present day. Central defender Michael Nottingham is out after limping out of Accrington’s third spherical replay towards Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening.

Leeds are with out Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, whereas skipper Liam Cooper is rated at not more than 50-50 to start out in the present day. Jesse Marsch has acknowledged that winger Luis Sinisterra will begin in the present day, whereas Leeds followers are additionally anticipated to get their first alternative to run the rule over striker Georginio Rutter, their new file signing introduced in from Hoffenheim for £35m.

The Wham Stadium will likely be placing the boom-boom into the hearts of Accrington Stanley followers as their staff hosts Leeds for the primary of their historical past this afternoon. While these golf equipment are separated by simply 55 miles on the map, they’ve met simply twice beforehand, at Elland Road within the League Cup and EFL Trophy, with Leeds operating out winners on each events.

Despite their struggles within the Premier League, Jesse Marsch’s facet are scorching favourites to prevail once more in the present day towards their hosts from League One, though an upset would come as no massively seismic shock. Kick-off in Lancashire is at 12.30pm however keep tuned within the meantime for staff information and build-up.

45+1 min: Accrington free-kick, extensive on the precise. Sean McConville sends the ball into the mixer, the place Ilan Meslier claims it.

45 min: Patrick Bamford and Doug Tharme briefly conflict antlers off the ball, the Leeds skipper apparently unimpressed with some roughhouse techniques from the Accrington defender.

42 min: Jack Harrison overhits a cross to the far submit however the ball ultimately finds its strategy to the ft of Rasmus Kristensen. His low diagonal drive is pushed previous the far submit by Toby Savin. Instead of Leeds getting a nook and Savin the credit score for an additional good save, a goal-kick is awarded.

39 min: Liam Coyle is booked for a foul on Bamford close to the touchline, the linesman turning supergrass and advising the ref to warning the Accrington midfielder for what regarded a reasonably innocent problem.

37 min: Sinesterra drives ahead into the Accrington penalty space, tries to shoot however hasd his effort blocked. The ball breraks to Bamford, whose shot is saved by Savin, who can’t maintain it. With two defenders between himself and the ball, Bamford falls over in his efforts to get to it first. The Leeds skipper and his facet’s extra optimistic followers enchantment for a penalty however none is forthcoming. Bamford rises to his ft with a giant grin on his face.

36 min: Close! Leeds nearly double their lead however Toby Savin will get a finger-tip to a rising Luis Sinisterra drive and manages to divert the ball on to the woodwork.

35 min: From an Accrington throw-in, Shaun Whalley whips a vicious cross into the guts of the Leeds penalty space. Meslier can’t maintain it however Leeds clear within the ensuing scramble.

33 min: Bamford runs on to a by way of ball from deep and assessments Accrington goalkeeper Savin with a first-time strike in direction of the close to submit. It’s a really feeble effort that doesn’t bother Savin within the slightest.

31 min: Good work from Rutter, who controls a go from Bamford and tries to tee up Luis Sinisterra with an inviting, low curled go by way of the Accrington penalty space. There’s a mite an excessive amount of weight on the supply and the Colombian can’t fairly join regardless of stretching each sinew.

29 min: Nothing of observe comes from the set-piece and Leeds go on the assault once more. From a promising place, a mix-up between Luis Sinesterra and Jack Harrison ends in the Leeds goalscorer placing the ball out of play for a goal-kick.

27 min: From the nook, Accrington break upfield with Shaun Whalley on the ball. He picks out Aaron Pressley to his left and his low shot from a decent angle is put behind for a nook by Meslier.

26 min: Accrington win a fre-kick simply outdoors their very own penalty space and goalkeeper Savin takes it lengthy. Leeds win possession and break ahead in nice numbers. Marc Roca’s shot on purpose is deflected over the bar by a determined Liam Coyle lunge.

25 min: It wasn’t within the prime or backside bin however someplace in between. Either manner, Accrington goalkeeper Toby Savin had little or no likelihood of getting something on that Harrison howitzer.

Leeds go forward! Jack Harrison runs on to a go from Sam Greenwood and sends a screamer arrowing into the nook from not less than 25 yards out. That’s a advantageous strike.

22 min: Accrington win a free-kick extensive on the precise, a good distance out. McConville tries to stealk just a few yards however is ordered again by referee Josh Smith. He subsequently floats the ball to the sting of the Leeds penalty space, the place the ball is cleared.

20 min: A Junior Firpo supply into the Accrington penalty space is headed clear by Harvey Rodgers. That Rutter miss apart, Leeds are struggling badly to create something in the best way of a good scoring alternative.

19 min: Luis Sinisterra cuts inside from the left and into the Accrington penalty space. He’s dispossessed by Roasarie Longelo, who he subsequently fouls. Free-kick for Accrington.

17 min: A Leeds assault breaks down when, receiving the ball together with his again to purpose on the sting of the Accrington penalty space, Georginio Rutter miscontrols and offers it away.

15 min: Shooting on the flip, Shaun Whalley tries to steer a low cross from the precise inside Meslier’s close to submit from a decent angle. It’s too tight and the Leeds goalkeeper saves simply. Accrington are very a lot within the ascendency in these early levels.

13 min: Accrington win themselves a free-kick for a foul by Sam Greenwood. The ball’s positioned about 35 yards from the Leeds purpose, slightly left of centre. McConville performs the ball sideways to Ethan Hamilton, whose shot is blocked. The ball breraks again within the route of McConville, whose rising drive is straight at and saved comfortably by Meslier.