ALBION return to The Hawthorns this Saturday when they host Leeds United in a Sky Bet Championship clash (ko 5.30pm).
The opposition
Leeds are currently top of the table having picked up 30 points after winning eight, drawing six and losing just two of their opening 16 fixtures.
They are managed by former Argentina, Athletic Bilbao and Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa, who was appointed back in June following the departure of Paul Heckingbottom.
The Whites had a reasonably busy summer - bringing Barry Douglas and Patrick Bamford in permanently as well as getting Lewis Baker, Jamal Blackman, Jack Harrison and former Baggie Izzy Brown all in on loan.
Last time out
The most recent meeting between the sides was a Championship clash in January 2007.
Albion emerged victorious from Elland Road in a 3-2 thriller thanks to Jonathan Greening’s strike and a Diomansy Kamara brace.
Greening scored one of his eight Albion goals against Leeds
Stats
Albion
- Albion have won their last three games in all competitions against Leeds.
- The last time the Baggies and Leeds met in November was in 1989, with Albion winning 2-1 at The Hawthorns.
- Darren Moore’s men go into the weekend seventh in the table, but could climb up to fourth with three points and favourable results elsewhere.
Leeds United
- Since a 2-1 defeat at Blackburn a couple of weeks ago, United are unbeaten in three (W2, D1) and have lost the joint-least amount of matches in the Championship.
- They beat Wigan 2-1 at the DW Stadium on their last outing after goals from Pablo Hernandez and ex-Albion youngster Kemar Roofe.
- Albion and Leeds have only played five matches against each other this century, with the Whites winning just one of them way back in August 2002.
Head to head
Leeds just about come out on top in the overall head-to-head record.
Of the 84 matches that have been played, the Baggies have triumphed 32 times, Leeds have won on 34 occasions and there have been 18 draws.
Man in the middle
The referee for Saturday’s game is L. Mason, and he’ll be assisted by S. Burt and N. Davies - with S. Martin as the fourth official.
Ticket news
Seats for the clash are on general sale.
Tickets are priced at adults £20/£23, seniors £15/£17, students & U23s £15, U18s & disabled £10 and U11s just £5.
They can be purchased online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Follow the game
Comprehensive coverage of the clash with Leeds is available in our Match Centre, where you can listen to live commentary on WBA Radio or follow our live text feed.
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