Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today.An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

In better news, top scorer Joel Piroe is back after missing last weekend's 1-0 FA Cup thrid round win over Harrogate Town with muscle complaints. He is expected to start the match, as is Illan Meslier, despite his blunder against Hull City last time out.

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Leeds United take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.

Daniel Farke has chosen his Leeds United XI to take on Sheffield Wednesday in this afternoon's Championship clash

Leeds United have officially confirmed their starting eleven and substitutes to take on Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship clash at Elland Road this afternoon. Daniel Farke’s side find themselves second in the Championship standings following Saturday’s results, but can reclaim top spot by winning today.

Sheffield Wednesday boss, Danny Röhl, has named Michael Ihiekwe in his starting XI to face Leeds United this afternoon.

A Yorkshire derby takes place in the Championship on Sunday lunchtime as Leeds host Sheffield Wednesday in a massive clash at Elland Road. Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday best bets Joel Piroe to score

A third consecutive Yorkshire Derby awaits for Leeds United as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Elland Road, in Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship clash.The Whites head into the tie sitting top of

There’s a Yorkshire derby to savour at Elland Road this week, with fascinating storylines both on and off the pitch as Leeds United play host to Sheffield Wednesday.