Leeds United vs Brentford: A Battle for Premier League Points
Elland Road is set to host a pivotal Premier League encounter on Saturday night as Leeds United welcome Brentford. Both sides find themselves in contrasting positions, yet equally desperate for points. Leeds, battling to avoid relegation, face a Brentford team pushing for a European spot, creating a compelling narrative for this fixture.
The Whites’ Struggles and Home Advantage
Leeds United enter this match on a concerning five-game winless streak, sitting just three points above the relegation zone. A recent drought in front of goal, failing to score in their last three matches, has added to their woes. However, Elland Road has proven to be a fortress for Daniel Farke’s side, with six wins in seven league games this season. Historically, Leeds have also dominated this fixture on their home turf, losing only once in their last 16 league meetings against the Bees.
Brentford’s Road Form and European Ambitions
Brentford arrive in Yorkshire as one of the league’s most formidable away teams since the turn of the year. Currently seventh in the table and occupying a Europa Conference League spot, they’ve secured five wins in their last seven away games. Despite their success, manager Keith Andrews expressed frustration after his team relinquished a two-goal lead against Wolves in their previous outing. Brentford are now just four points off Champions League qualification and will aim to capitalize on any vulnerabilities in the Leeds defence.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Matthew Donohue
- Last Meeting: Brentford 1–1 Leeds United (December 14, 2025)
Team News
Daniel Farke has reported a “clean bill of health” for his Leeds squad, with Noah Okafor returning to contention after a five-match absence. However, Gabriel Gudmundsson is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace. Anton Stach has been a standout performer, creating a league-leading 27 chances from set-plays this season.
Brentford continue to grapple with a significant injury list, with Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey, and Rico Henry all sidelined. Mikkel Damsgaard faces a late fitness test. Igor Thiago is on the cusp of history, needing just one more goal to become the third Brentford player to reach 20 Premier League goals in a single season.
Recent Form
Leeds United’s form has faltered with a five-match winless run (D3 L2), including a resilient 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace while playing with ten men. Their survival hopes are heavily reliant on their proficiency from set-pieces, scoring a league-high 35.1% of their goals from such situations (excluding penalties).
Brentford’s away form has been exceptional, winning five of their last seven road games (D1 L1) – a record surpassed only by league leaders Arsenal. However, they’ve struggled to hold onto leads, dropping a league-high 69 points from winning positions over the past three seasons. Impressively, Brentford have earned more Premier League points (19) than all but three other teams since the start of 2026.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Longstaff, Ampadu, Justin; Stach, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin
Brentford Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports, with coverage commencing before the 20:00 GMT kick-off.
Further Reading: ESPN Power Rankings
