Leeds United v Rotherham United: Recent past encounters

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2018, 05:30 BST
In at the double: Chris Wood celebrates his second goal with Pablo Hernandez and Kemar Roofe.In at the double: Chris Wood celebrates his second goal with Pablo Hernandez and Kemar Roofe.
In at the double: Chris Wood celebrates his second goal with Pablo Hernandez and Kemar Roofe.
MARCELO BIELSA'S Leeds United host the promoted Millers at Elland Road on Saturday for a Championship derby encounter.

Before 2016, Leeds’ last victory against the Millers at home was during the Don Revie era in 1971.

Here we recall the last five meetings at Elland Road:

Leeds United 3 Rotherham United 0 – Monday, January 2, 2017

Match-winner: Rotherham's Joe Newell turns to celebrates his goal in front of the Millers fans.Match-winner: Rotherham's Joe Newell turns to celebrates his goal in front of the Millers fans.
Match-winner: Rotherham's Joe Newell turns to celebrates his goal in front of the Millers fans.

Garry Monk’s promotion hopefuls battled to victory after failing to muster a shot on target in the first half.

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However, just after the restart, the marauding Kyle Bartley netted with a header from Pablo Hernández’s corner and Leeds never looked back.

New Zealand captain Chris Wood doubled the lead in the 66th minute and the striker sidefooted in from Liam Bridcutt’s cross to claim his 16th goal of the season.

Leeds United 2 Rotherham United 0 – Saturday, January 9, 2016

On the beach: Millers chief Steve Evans dons a sombrero at Elland Road.On the beach: Millers chief Steve Evans dons a sombrero at Elland Road.
On the beach: Millers chief Steve Evans dons a sombrero at Elland Road.

Mustapha Carayol scored on his Leeds debut to help take them into the FA Cup fourth round.

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