Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers

Published on: 08 November 2019

John Buckley (second from left) scored his first goal in professional football in Blackburn's win over Sheffield WednesdayFollow Saturday's EFL action from 12:15 GMT

Leeds United full-back Barry Douglas (knee) could return after missing the past three games.

On-loan Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah remains sidelined because of an abdominal injury.

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray has no new injury or suspension concerns as they look to secure back-to-back wins.

Former Germany midfielder Lewis Holtby (hamstring) played 67 minutes in last week's victory over Sheffield Wednesday and should play again.

Match facts

    In all competitions, Leeds have won five of their past six games against Blackburn (W5 D0 L1). Blackburn have lost on their past three visits to Elland Road against Leeds in all competitions, after winning three in a row between January 2014 and October 2015. Leeds have conceded just four goals in open play in the Championship this season - fewer than any other side. Blackburn have not lost four consecutive away league games since losing six in a row between February and April 2013. Since the start of October, no Championship player has more assists than Leeds' Jack Harrison (four, level with Niclas Eliasson). Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray has lost on his past two league visits to Elland Road, losing in December 2012 with Middlesbrough and December 2018 with Blackburn.

Source: bbc.com

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