Leeds United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
Leeds United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news Leeds United welcome Brentford to Elland Road on Saturday night, with both sides desperate for points at opposite ends of the Premier League table. The Whites enter this fixture sitting just three points above the relegation zone following a five-game winless run. Daniel Farke’s side has struggled for goals recently, failing to find the net in each of their last three matches.
However, Elland Road remains a relative stronghold; Leeds have won six of their seven league games this season on home soil and boast an impressive historical record against the Bees, losing just one of their last 16 home league meetings with Saturday’s visitors. Brentford, meanwhile, arrive in Yorkshire as one of the division’s most dangerous away sides since the turn of the year. Currently occupying seventh place and a Europa Conference League spot, the Bees have won five of their last seven on the road.
Despite their high-flying status, Keith Andrews was left “frustrated” after his side let a two-goal lead slip against bottom-club Wolves last time out. Completing a “Remontada” of their own in the standings, Brentford are now just four points adrift of the Champions League places and will look to exploit a Leeds defence that has struggled with consistency. Leeds United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026 Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Venue: Elland Road, Leeds Referee: Jarred Gillett VAR: Matthew Donohue Last Meeting: Brentford 1–1 Leeds United (14 Dec 2025, Premier League) Team News Leeds United Daniel Farke has confirmed a “clean bill of health” for his squad, with Noah Okafor back in contention after a five-match absence.
However, Gabriel Gudmundsson is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace. Notably, Anton Stach has been a creative revelation; no player has created more chances from set-plays (27) in the Premier League this season. Brentford The Bees continue to manage a lengthy injury list, with Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey, and Rico Henry among those definitely ruled out.
Mikkel Damsgaard faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock against Wolves. Notably, striker Igor Thiago is on the verge of history; one more goal would make him the third Brentford player to reach the 20-goal landmark in a single Premier League season. Form Leeds United Leeds United’s form has stagnated following a five-match winless run (D3 L2), including a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, where they played the final stages with ten men.