West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Leeds United highlights: Whites and Baggies unable to be separated in stalemate
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Leeds were beaten convincingly by Middlesbrough during midweek, bowing out of the Carabao Cup at the First Round. It followed a disappointing 3-3 draw with Portsmouth at Elland Road on the opening day with the two results piling pressure on Leeds’ defence, boss Daniel Farke and transfer chiefs.
News broke late on Wednesday night that Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion had activated a £40 million relegation release clause in star man Georginio Rutter’s contract, leading supporters on social media to react strongly to the development.
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Hide AdGeorginio completed his transfer to the Seagulls on Friday having made a final appearance for Leeds off the bench in their League Cup exit to Boro.
It means Farke arrives in the West Midlands on matchday two of the new Championship season with a threadbare squad, as was the case when Leeds took on Birmingham City at St Andrew’s Stadium this time last year. The 47-year-old is down to just 19 first-team players - the lowest in the Championship - while that could be even fewer if Max Wober (calf) has not overcome an issue picked up in the midweek defeat.
Build-up, arrivals, team news, live match updates and reaction here throughout the afternoon. Kick-off at The Hawthorns is at 12:30pm.
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United LIVE
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Arrivals time
Leeds squad due to arrive at around 11 o’clock this morning. We’ll let you know who’s here.
Given the dwindling first-team options available to Farke, expect to see the likes of young trio Charlie Crew, James Debayo and Sam Chambers with the travelling squad.
Early team news
Max Wober [calf] the only doubt for Leeds today, while Georginio Rutter is expected to complete a transfer to Brighton in due course after his release clause was activated earlier this week.
Good morning from the West Midlands
We’re at The Hawthorns this morning, prepping for Leeds’ second lunchtime kick-off of the season. Whatever happened to 3 o’clock, ay?
Daniel Farke expected to ring the changes this afternoon, reverting back to the XI which put three past Portsmouth last weekend.
The less said about Wednesday night, the better. One less distraction etc etc.
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