Sky Bet Championship

Leeds United 4 (James 20’, 34’, Summerville 31’, 45+5’)

Huddersfield Town 1 (Helik 70’)

Leeds: Meslier (GK), Ampadu, Piroe, Kamara, Summerville (Gnonto 59’), Rodon (Cooper 63’), Shackleton, James (Anthony 79’), Struijk (C), Rutter (Bamford 79’), Byram (Ayling 59’). Subs not used: Darlow (GK), Gray, Poveda, Gruev.

Huddersfield: Nicholls (GK), Helik, Hogg (C), Burgzorg, Diarra (Jackson 45’), Thomas, Edwards (Pearson 45’), Harratt, Wiles, Lees, Nakayama. Subs not used: Maxwell (GK), Edmonds-Green, Headley, Hudlin, Austerfield, Daley, Iorpenda.

Venue: Elland Road

Attendance: 36,813

Referee: James Bell

Booked: Hogg, Thomas, Diarra, Lees (Huddersfield)

Leeds United faced Huddersfield Town at Elland Road in this West Yorkshire derby, putting in a emphatic goalscoring display to claim an important three points.

The Whites were looking to return to winning ways after defeat last time out against Stoke City and were on top from the first minute, roared on by the ever-vocal crowd on home turf.

With a swift counter-attack in the 20th minute, Leeds went into the lead. The build up owed much to the work of Georginio Rutter who did brilliantly to control the ball on the edge of his own area, before releasing it and beginning the attack.

It was Summerville who received the pass from Georginio, to sprint forward up the pitch. He carried it to the edge of the Huddersfield box and played it to Dan James and from there, the winger controlled and superbly curled home into the bottom corner.

Leeds had largely dominated the match from minute one and stopped the visitors from having any attempts on goal up to the half-hour mark, which allowed them to constantly attack.

Summerville continued to cause chaos down the left-wing, in the centre, and in the visitors penalty area as the Whites then quickly found two more goals in the space of three minutes.

The second came from a clever run into the box from the inform Dutchman and he was found by Sam Byram. Summerville showed quick feet to create space for himself, before drilling low and hard into the back of the net to double the lead.

Just moments later, he would then turn creator again for James, to get another! This time Summerville played the ball in behind the Terriers backline and James used his pace to sprint onto it, compose himself, then slot into the corner and make it three!

Darren Moore’s side couldn’t cope with the pace of the Whites and picked up a number of yellow cards. Jonathan Hogg, Sorba Thomas and Brahima Diarra all went into the book for late challenges.

Fantastic build-up play from Georginio nearly created a fourth, before the break. He beat everyone in his way to cut into the box and lay the ball off for Summerville, but in the visitors goal, Lee Nicholls saved well at full-stretch, whilst James fired the rebound over from a tight angle.

With five minutes of stoppage time held up, there was still time for Leeds to get another. A stunning team move which saw a number of passes was finished off by Summerville, who capped off a tremendous first half at Elland Road.

HALF TIME: Leeds United 4-0 Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield made a double change at the break. Tom Edwards and Diarra were replaced by Matty Pearson and Ben Jackson when the teams reemerged from the tunnel.

The opening 15 minutes of the second half saw Leeds with plenty of the ball, but no real chances came. Farke went to his bench and replaced the left-hand-side combination which had worked so well in the first 45, in Byram and Summerville. Luke Ayling and Willy Gnonto came on for the duo.

Moments later in an enforced change to due to injury, Joe Rodon was substituted as well, with Liam Cooper coming on in his place.

With 20 minutes remaining, Huddersfield pulled a goal back. Thomas struck a powerful effort from range which Illan Meslier saved, but Michal Helik was quickest to react and turn home to the rebound.

In what was becoming a stop-start second half, further changes came. Jaidon Anthony and Patrick Bamford were next to enter, replacing James and Georginio.

The hard work in the first half from the Whites had paid off, with their big advantage helping them to just control the game and keep it tight until the end.

When the final whistle sounded at Elland Road it confirmed an important three points in this West Yorkshire derby and made it four wins on the bounce at home for Farke’s side.

FULL TIME: Leeds United 4-1 Huddersfield Town

The Terriers are looking to retain their Championship status and currently sit just two points above the relegation zone. It is incredibly tight near the bottom and a defeat could plunge them into the bottom three.

Leeds, on the other hand, are targeting an immediate return to the top flight after sliding out of the Premier League last season. Daniel Farke’s side are in a rich vein of form and currently occupy the second automatic promotion slot.

Despite their impressive form, Leeds cannot afford to get complacent with Ipswich Town and Southampton both hot on their heels.

Regardless of the league stakes though, meetings between the West Yorkshire rivals are nearly always intense.

Here are all the key details ahead of the clash between Huddersfield and Leeds.

Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm on Saturday, March 2.

Is Huddersfield Town v Leeds United on TV?

Yes - the match has been selected for live TV coverage. Fans can tune in via Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football or Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

How can I stream Huddersfield Town v Leeds United?

Fans can stream via the Sky Sports app or on NOW TV with an appropriate subscription.

West Yorkshire derby ends in draw with Helik on the scoresheet as Hogg sent from the field for Huddersfield Town

- Huddersfield Town 1-1 Leeds United- Michał Helik scores in first half injury time- Captain Jonathan Hogg sent off for two bookings

Unwavering spirit was the overwhelming senitment from the Terriers in today's West Yorkshire derby, with a fantastic attacking performance with 11 men in the first half underlined by an equally important defensive showing with 10 in the second.

Never a game that would take long to warm, both sides flew from the blocks at the John Smith’s Stadium, with all four sides of there ground at fever pitch from the off. Patrick Bamford was the first to enjoy a sight at goal, with the ball falling to him at point blank range inside the penalty box - side footing toward the net, Lee Nicholls reacted brilliantly to keep the Terriers level.

Reacting instantaneously, Town returned pressure and fire, enjoying the better possession and territory in the next exchanges. Sparked further into life by a brilliant drive at goal from distant by Jack Rudoni, it required a full stretch dive from Meslier to deny him, as the Leeds goalkeeper conceded a corner. Connecting with the set play with a clever flick, Rudoni almost scored again, but Meslier was able to palm it away at his near post.

On the break, Leeds would turn to Summerville for an outlet, but he wasn’t able to get the better of Spencer who stuck with his man on every run. Seemingly giving Bamford another chance to tap in soon after, he saw his effort again saved by Nicholls; but the effort wouldn’t have counted either way, with Gnoto flagged offside in the build up.

Going back on the attack, Delano Burgzorg showed the intent of the Town side by giving Junior Firpo the run around, knocking the ball past him before beating him again for pace to gather and continue his drive forward. Soon forced into a change with Nakayama injured, Michał Helik made his return for the Terriers, filing back into defence as Spencer shuffled over the left back and Pearson filled in on the right.

Soon bubbling on the field as well as off it, the referee wasn’t shy with his bookings, with the Terriers more often on the wrong end of those decisions than the away side. On one occasion the call did go in Town’s favour, Jack Rudoni was felled on the far left touchline, with Sorba Thomas taking control of the dead ball. Met by Danny Ward, his downward effort was only just kept at bay by Meslier, who’s push back into play fell kindly for Helik, who extend his run at top scorer this season as he crashed home from close range!

A richly deserved lead, Town were showing the playing principles that André Breitenreiter has discussed since joining the Club, pressing aggressively, looking to take players on and wanting to play an attractive brand of attacking football, all while remaining defensively solid at the other end of the field. Going into nine minutes of added time following the goal in the opening seconds of injury time, the Terriers saw captain Jonathan Hogg sent from the field for a second yellow card. Remaining defensively resolute until the whistle was blown whilst still looking to get forward, the one nil lead remained in tact at half-time.

Making a change in the break with Alex Matos introduced in place of Danny Ward, the Terriers didn’t sit back as may have been expected with ten men, remaining committed to their task of breaking with pace and pressing high with plenty of energy. Forcing the visitors into more hurried challenges and remaining dangerous from set plays, Pearson went close with almost an hour gone direct from a corner, just header over following another wonderful Thomas delivery.

Unhappy with how they were performing, Leeds made a triple change on the hour, introducing Piroe and James in attack, with Roberts coming on at full back. Winning more possession than when they were facing 11, it took five minutes for the substitutes to make their mark on the game, with Roberts squaring for Bamford to score into a virtually open goal with Nicholls left stranded after guarding his near post.

Having performed excellently despite being under the weather in the week, Brodie Spencer followed up a first half of marking Summerville with a second facing off against Dan James, tracking back excellently moments before being substituted to slide in and win the ball back in one fluid moment with the Welshman unable to beat him for pace. Leaving the field alongside Delano Burgzorg, the pair were replaced by the returning Jaheim Headley and Josh Koroma, who took his place leading the Town line.

Stretched in open play the longer the contest went on, Town’s spirit was never under question in either defence or attack. Racing forward when possible and putting men behind the ball when needed, the commitment was recognised and celebrated by the home support, who stuck with their side all afternoon. An effort typified by Tom Lees, the veteran defender was still making last ditch challenges well into the dying moments, with his performance and leadership at the back in the absence of Hogg a real asset.

A richly deserved point, the reaction from the supporters at full-time told its own story after their Terriers left it all on the field at the John Smith’s Stadium.

TOWN’S TEAM (4-1-4-1)

Lee Nicholls; Brodie Spencer (Jaheim Headley 72'), Matty Pearson, Tom Lees, Yuta Nakayama (Michał Helik 26'); Jonathan Hogg (C); Sorba Thomas, David Kasumu, Jack Rudoni, Delano Burgzorg (Josh Koroma 72'); Danny Ward (Alex Matos 46')

UNUSED SUBSTITUTES

Chris Maxwell; Bojan Radulovic, Brahima Diarra, Tom Edwards, Ben Wiles

TOWN GOAL

Michał Helik 45+1'

TOWN CARDS

Jonathan Hogg 20', 45+5' (RED), David Kasumu 38', Matty Pearson 39', Jaheim Headley 90_4'

GATE

22,351 (2,270)

We welcome West Bromwich Albion to the John Smith’s Stadium at noon on Sunday 10 March 2024, and you can CLICK HERE to join us in HD1 to get behind André and the lads!

Former Huddersfield Town boss Neil Warnock says he is “disappointed” to see the Terriers in relegation trouble this season following his departure in September.

Town currently sit second from bottom in the Championship table with just two games of the campaign remaining, with a crucial clash at home to fellow strugglers Birmingham City next up on Saturday.

Warnock was in charge of the Terriers for seven months last year following his appointment in February, where he oversaw a dramatic escape from relegation last season before he was asked to step aside earlier this campaign, so that Darren Moore could be appointed.

Read more: Andre Breitenreiter explains Huddersfield Town selection decision as Healey reason given

Town have won just seven of their 37 matches since Warnock left the club, with Andre Breitenreiter’s side now sitting three points inside the drop zone. They know they will be relegated if they lose this weekend.

In an interview with Benjamin Bloom on YouTube, Warnock said: “I’m disappointed to see where Huddersfield are, because when I left them in September, I said I’d do a season for them, and I thought if I took them until January, we’d almost be safe by then, and then a new manager could come in.

“It didn’t work out, I was asked to leave in September, and the decisions that they made haven’t really been the correct ones, and they’ve really gone the other way.

“I’m disappointed, because I think the squad’s a good squad. I’m hoping that they can still claw their way out of it, but it’s going to be very difficult.”

Warnock was able to guide the Terriers away from relegation trouble last term, with his side sealing their escape from the drop with an excellent end-of-season run-in.

The Terriers won six of their last nine matches to climb out of the bottom three last time around, but Town now know that if they are going to avoid the drop once more, their survival will have to be sealed on the final day.

“I remember last year we were supposed to be relegated, and we had two games to play,” Warnock said. “If we lost to Sheffield United, we had it all on Reading on the last game, and Reading, they were a better goal difference than us, so they would go [above us] if we lost.

“Sheffield United were flying, and the relief [was clear to see], not just with me, with all the fans, with everything, to know that it wasn’t going to the last game.”

Never miss a breaking story again. By subscribing to Yorkshire Live's HTAFC newsletter, you'll get daily updates with the biggest news, breaking transfer stories and best analysis on all things Huddersfield Town.

It's easy to subscribe, and if you don't like it, you can unsubscribe at any time. Just head here to see our newsletter options.

Click here to subscribe to Yorkshire Live's HTAFC newsletter