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.

League leaders Leeds United welcome Sheffield Wednesday as the Whites look to stay on top of the Championship on Sunday afternoon (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

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.

Joining Struijk on the absentee list is Patrick Bamford, who has made good progress in his rehab from his own hamstring injury, but who will not be seen for at least another two weeks. Illan Meslier is expected to start once again after being rested for the FA Cup game against Harrogate Town, with Karl Darlow dropping back to the bench.