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Leeds United Host Brentford in Premier League Clash

Published 21 March 2026

Leeds United face Brentford at Elland Road on Saturday evening in a Premier League clash that carries high stakes for both sides, with the home team seeking to widen their buffer from the relegation zone and the visitors aiming to bolster their push for European qualification. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. local time, the final fixture before the March international break.

Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, sit 15th in the table, three points clear of the bottom three with eight games remaining. The Whites have endured a winless streak in their last five league outings, including draws against Chelsea and Aston Villa, as well as a resilient 0-0 result at Crystal Palace last weekend despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half following Gabriel Gudmundsson's red card. They have now failed to score in their past three matches, their longest such drought since early 2022. A victory could temporarily extend their advantage over pursuers like West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, who play later in the weekend.

Brentford, under head coach Keith Andrews, occupy seventh place and hold a Conference League spot, just six points shy of the Champions League positions. The Bees have...

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