Daniel Farke's troops will no doubt be backed by a strong away following down on the south coast for Sunday's controversial lunchtime kick-off at Portsmouth. Speaking after the 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday earlier this year, Farke claimed Leeds were “probably the most emotional club in this country”.

Two of Leeds United’s automatic promotion rivals have been boosted – and data experts Opta have made a big new Whites call in their fresh predicted final Championship table and points.

Sheffield United showed the “perfect response” to Monday evening’s defeat to Leeds United with a big three points at QPR this afternoon. Goals in either half from Ben Brereton Diaz and Tyrese Campbell saw the Blades cut Leeds’ lead at the top of the table to three points after they could only draw at home to West Brom earlier in the day.