Leeds vs. Reading Preview: Leeds look to increase gap from third with victory over the Royals

By @ed_mcintyre98

Leeds United host Reading at Elland Road this Saturday, with the Whites looking to extend their unbeaten run to three games.

Marcelo Bielsa's side secured all three points last time out, beating Bristol City 1-0 at Elland Road last Saturday afternoon. A goal from ex-Robins defender Luke Ayling after sixteen minutes was enough to seal the win for the Whites.

Luke Ayling celebrates after scoring against former club Bristol City

Leeds remain in the top two, sitting second in the Championship table on 59 points, four points behind league leaders West Brom and now two points ahead of Fulham in third.

Meanwhile, Reading go into Saturday's game after picking up their first win in eight league games last weekend. The Royals beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 away at Hillsborough, thanks to goals from Yakou Méïté, Sam Baldock and 23-year-old striker George Pușcaș, who is Reading's highest goal scorer this season with nine goals in all competitions, eight of those coming in the league.

Reading manager Mark Bowen currently sees his side sit fifteenth in the league table on 42 points, eleven points above the relegation zone and eleven points below the play-off places.

Team news

Leeds United have no new injury or suspension concerns heading into Saturday's game, and it's expected that Marcelo Bielsa will be making no changes to his starting side, as when he was asked in his press conference this week if he'd be sticking with the team, he simply replied "yes".

Previous meetings

The Whites have remained unbeaten in their previous four meetings with Reading, winning three and drawing one. When the two sides met earlier in the season, Leeds beat the Royals 1-0 away at the Madejski Stadium thanks to a late winner from Jack Harrison.

Match information

Leeds United vs. Reading

Sky Bet Championship

15:00 Saturday 22nd February

Elland Road