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Leeds v Fulham: Promoted pair gear up for early duel

16 Sep 2020
Leeds United
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Leeds United will be playing their first home fixture in the Premier League since a 3-3 draw with Charlton Athletic in May 2004.

Fulham are aiming to bounce back from their 3-0 loss to Arsenal in their opening match and improve on their record in Yorkshire.

Team news

Leeds captain Liam Cooper is in contention to return, while Adam Forshaw continues his recovery from injury.

Scott Parker reports no fresh injury concerns ahead of Fulham's trip to Elland Road.

Did you know?

Leeds have only lost their opening home match in one of their previous 12 seasons in the competition (W8 D3).

Leeds scored with all three of their shots on target in their opening-day defeat against Liverpool.

Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney’s seven goals or assists against Leeds are more than he has managed against any other league opponent.

The Cottagers have lost their last seven top-flight trips to Yorkshire by an aggregate score of 18-3.

Match officials

Referee: Anthony Taylor. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Kevin Friend. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.

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