Leeds United duo named in Championship team of the week after defensive shutout vs Stoke City

Ethan Ampadu and Connor Roberts were both named in WhoScored.com’s Championship team of the week for their heroics against Stoke City.

Leeds United were not at their marauding best on Tuesday as they edged out a 1-0 win over the Potters. Daniel James scored the only goal of the game at Elland Road as United kept up the pressure on Ipswich Town.

While Leeds boast arguably the best frontline in the division, their defensive solidity has come to the fore of late. Daniel Farke’s men have kept seven clean sheets from 10 league games since switching Ampadu to centre-back in January.

The 23-year-old has forged a Welsh connection with club and international teammate Joe Rodon at the heart of defence. As for Roberts, he also shined in his first start since his arrival.

Right-back has proven an intriguing area for Leeds in 2023-24, with Djed Spence and Luke Ayling both leaving in January while Jamie Shackleton has struggled with injury, leaving Daniel Farke using makeshift Archie Gray in the role. Adding Roberts - an experienced operator - to their ranks could give Farke the stability from now until May.

Roberts earned a 7.4 rating for his solid display against Stoke while Ampadu ranked slightly higher at 8.2. Elsewhere in the line-up, former Leeds youngster Leif Davis featured as he continues to shine at Ipswich Town.

The left-back - who has 14 assists in the league this season - bagged an 89th-minute winner to complete a stunning comeback win over Bristol City. Eliss Simms (9.4) top scored in the team for his first-half hat-trick against Rotherham United, as well as Hull City’s Abdulkadir Omur (8.4) and Cardiff City’s Famara Diedhiou (8.2).