Is Leeds United v Wolves on TV? channel, kick-off time, injury news and live stream details

Leeds United begin their 2022/2023 Premier League campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road on Saturday.
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With a clean slate, the Whites will seize the chance to start afresh after a torrid season of uncertainty and anxiety.

Last term, United fans had to wait seven games until they could see their team secure a victory – this time around, Jesse Marsch will be hoping to make it much fewer.

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After claiming a rampant 6-2 victory over Serie B side Cagliari in their final pre-season friendly on Sunday, Marsch’s players will step out onto the turf in LS11 hoping to make a strong start and show supporters that a summer of preparation has laid the foundation for a positive season.

Here, we have rounded up all that you need to know about the Premier League fixture:

When is Leeds United v Wolves?

Leeds United will kick off against Wolves at 3pm on Saturday August 6.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers is fouled by Pascal Struijk of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers is fouled by Pascal Struijk of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers is fouled by Pascal Struijk of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Is Leeds United v Wolves on TV?

In accordance with the 3pm media blackout, the Whites’ opening game will not be broadcast live on TV.

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The YEP will have you covered with a live blog, bringing you all the updates from the line-up announcements right through to the final whistle.

Highlights will be available to watch on BBC’s Match of the Day, which starts at 10.30pm on Saturday night, and will be uploaded to LUTV after the match.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Leeds United celebrate a goal scored by Patrick Bamford during the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Cagliari at Elland Road on July 31, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Leeds United celebrate a goal scored by Patrick Bamford during the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Cagliari at Elland Road on July 31, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Leeds United celebrate a goal scored by Patrick Bamford during the Pre-Season friendly match between Leeds United and Cagliari at Elland Road on July 31, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

How have Wolves been doing?

Bruno Lage’s side will be looking to pick themselves up after a faltering end to the 2021/2022 in which they lost six of their final ten games.

The Midlands club have added just one player, former Burnley defender Nathan Collins, to their squad so far this summer transfer window.

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On their recent pre-season tour of Benidorm, Wolves were held to draws by Primeira Liga side Sporting CP and second-tier Portuguese team SC Farense after falling to defeat to Villareal’s reserve side.

FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 30:  Nathan Collins of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sporting CP at Estadio Algarve on July 30, 2022 in Faro, Portugal.  (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 30:  Nathan Collins of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sporting CP at Estadio Algarve on July 30, 2022 in Faro, Portugal.  (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 30: Nathan Collins of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sporting CP at Estadio Algarve on July 30, 2022 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Injury news

It will yet be months before there’s a return for Stuart Dallas, who underwent surgery for a thigh injury in May, but Junior Firpo, Adam Forshaw, Luke Ayling and Luis Sinisterra are all expected to be back on the pitch very soon.

Marsch will provide an update on injuries when he speaks to the media ahead of the season opener on Thursday.