Danny Cowley on the possibility of Huddersfield Town doing Leeds United a promotion favour

Danny Cowley is hoping Huddersfield Town and Leeds United can exchange favours over the coming days.

The Whites are within one point of securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years following Thursday's 1-0 win over Barnsley.

Dropped points from West Bromwich Albion or Brentford this weekend would also see Leeds promoted to the top flight without kicking a ball ahead of Sunday's trip to Derby County.

Cowley's Terriers take on the Baggies this evening with Huddersfield scrapping for points themselves as they look to beat the drop to League One.

Town sit three points from safety ahead of kick-off and remain fully focused on securing their Championship status with just two games remaining.

Cowley, though, says he hopes the two West Yorkshire neighbours can do each other a favour.

"Well I think we could both do each other a favour, couldn't we," Cowley said.

"I suppose we could be the closest of enemies.

"I think if we can do Leeds a favour and they can do us a favour against Charlton (next week) then Yorkshire will be a pretty happy place come July 23rd.

"Listen, rivalry is always good.

"I think it drives standards and where would football be without rivalry, so it's always something I think we should embrace.

"It should always be conducted in the right manner but for me, it's never a bad thing."

Asked about the threat West Brom pose, he said: "They’ll be looking over their shoulder. They’re a good team who play with creativity and rhythm.

"They have to come at us but that creates opportunities for us.

"We’re trying to find the best version of us."