Crisis, what crisis? Leeds boss Daniel Farke had given his full backing to goalkeeper Illan Meslier after he came under criticism for his mistakes in the 3-3 draw at Hull City in the Championship a fortnight ago.

Sheff Weds: Beadle (GK), Lowe, Bernard, Ingelsson (Johnson 54’), Bannan (C), Windass (Ugbo 79’), Ihiekwe (Valentin 71’), Valery, Gassama, Charles, Musaba (Paterson 79’). Subs not used: Charles (GK), Palmer, J. Lowe, Kobacki, Otegbayo.

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.

Despite the result Sheffield Wednesday fans were probably pleased to have some actual football to focus on after a week where comments from chairman Dejphon Chansiri put an unwanted spotlight on the club and the future of boss Danny Rohl.

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.

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.