Leeds United 'bemused' and offer fan sympathy after March changes reveal fixture still up in the air

Leeds United have had two March fixtures moved by Premier League broadcasters and one of those still isn't set in stone.

The Whites learned on Wednesday that their Elland Road clash with fellow newly-promoted side Sunderland will take place a day earlier than originally scheduled. The Black Cats visit Leeds on Tuesday March 3 with a 7.30pm kick-off and the game will be screened live by TNT Sports.

Earlier in the season Leeds and Sunderland played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light, with the visitors scoring one of the goals of the season with a back to front move involving all 11 players.

Leeds have also been informed that their home game against Brentford has moved from its 3pm slot on Saturday March 21 to an 8pm kick-off. But the game could yet be moved again. A Premier League statement confirmed: "This match is subject to possible movement to 12.30pm or 5.30pm on Saturday 21 March dependent upon the participation of clubs in the EFL Cup final and Champions League. To be confirmed not later than 2 March."

Neither Leeds nor Brentford remain in the EFL Cup after exiting at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester City respectively.

The possible movement is so that a Champions League club playing away on a Wednesday night, and potentially having played in the EFL Cup final, can have the later slot for their Saturday fixture on March 21. The situation is likely to draw fire from both Leeds and Brentford supporters. Elland Road sources are equally bemused and have a great deal of sympathy for supporters, given it makes travel arrangements extremely difficult.