Southampton 0-2 Leeds United - as it happened: Player ratings and Marcelo Bielsa reaction

Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring against Southampton. Pic: Getty

The Whites make their final trip of the 2020/21 top flight campaign as they take on Raplh Hasenhuttl's outfit.

United travel to the south coast to meet the the Saints for both side's penultimate game of the season before the summer commences.

Marcelo Bielsa s squad are looking to consolidate a top half finish tonight, sitting in 10th spot and four points above Aston Villa with two games remaining.

Southampton, meanwhile, are in 14th position ahead of kick-off with both teams having avoided any worries over the dreaded drop to the Championship.

Tonight's clash will see fans return to the stands at St Mary's stadium and kick-off is set for 6pm in Hampshire.

Follow all the pre-match build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction below.

LIVE BLOG: Southampton 0-2 Leeds United (full-time)

Key Events

Leeds travel to Southampton in the Premier League
Whites sit 10th, Saints 14th
Final away game of the campaign for Leeds
St Mary’s will hosts fans this evening
Kick-off takes place at 6pm

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:01 BST

LEEDS UNITED TEAM NEWS

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:02 BST

SOUTHAMPTON TEAM NEWS

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:14 BST

Leeds United make three changes

Marcelo Bielsa has made three changes to his starting line-up for the trip to Southampton.

Kiko Casilla comes into goal with Illan Meslier dropping to the bench.

Club captain Liam Cooper replaces Pascal Struijk in defence while Rodrigo slots in behind Patrick Bamford as Mateusz Klich drops out of the squad.

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:15 BST

Bielsa on the decision to start Kiko Casilla tonight

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa speaking to Sky Sports on starting keeper Kiko Casilla for only the second time in the Premier League: “It’s a decision I have made. I want Casilla to finish the season in goal.”

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:34 BST

Bielsa on potentially finishing in the top half

“It’s a step forward. It’s a valuable position. In the case that we do achieve it I don’t think the value of it should be exaggerated.”

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:47 BST

Kick-off approaching

We’ll have updates right here from 6pm as Leeds United take on Southampton in the club’s final away game of the season.

Tue, 18 May, 2021, 17:57 BST

Leeds head out first

A few boos from the home crowd for the visiting Whites players - Southampton follow a short while later. It’s SO good to see supporters back inside a football ground.

Updates to come next...