Following an automatic promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United will be looking to bask in the glory of an impressive season. The last nail in the coffin for the side will be playing host to struggling Charlton Athletic at Elland Road. The match schedules for Wednesday with kickoff at 9:30 pm.
Marco Bielsa is enjoying a successful season at Leeds managing to promote the side to the Premier League. It has been a 16-year wait to rejoin the English top flight. However, the case is different from relegation-threatened Charlton.
It was a sad and emotional moment in 2004 when Leeds United was relegated to the Championship. It has been 16 years filled with tears and sweat. The crowning moment came this season for the side.
How the side won the championship was obscure. Thanks to a 2-1 win over West Brom and a shocking loss to Brentford at the hands of Stoke City. An effortless win against Swansea and Barnsley was all it took.
To cap off the moment, the side celebrated with a 3-1 win over Derby County. The victory came sweet given their previous loss to Derby County in the playoffs last season in the infamous ‘Spygate’ scandal that rocked the championship.
Leeds United vs. Charlton Athletic Head to Head
Both sides have eleven games against each other, with Charlton taking home six wins and Leeds with six wins. Four games ended in a draw between the sides. Here is a look at their previous encounters.
Leeds United
Derby 1-3 Leeds
Leeds 1-0 Barnsley
Swansea 0-1 Leeds
Leeds 5-0 Stoke City
Blackburn Rovers 1-3 Leeds
Charlton
Charlton 2-2 Wigan
Birmingham City 1-1 Charlton
Charlton 0-1 Reading
Brentford 2-1 Charlton
Charlton 0-1 Millwall
Leeds United Team News
Squad rotation was evident in their last encounter with Charlton, with several first-team players nursing sore heads from the celebrations. Kiko Casilla made a comeback after serving an eight-match ban for the side. Several players legible for recall include Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, and Patrick Bamford.
Charlton Athletic Team News
The side will be without the services of Darren Pratley, who picked up a hamstring injury in their clash against Birmingham City. Other doubts ahead of the clash include Johnny Williams and Alfie Doughty out with minor injuries. The duo featured in their draw against Wigan with each one scoring.
Prediction and Odds
Leeds are in pole position to pull off a win and finish the season on a high note entering into the Premier League.
Leeds Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
