Leeds United welcome newly-appointed Gary Rowett’s Oxford United to Elland Road this afternoon as the Championship’s festive schedule kicks into gear.

Leeds will contest five games over the next fortnight, all being well, in what is a crucial and congested period of the 2024/25 Championship campaign.

First up, Oxford visit Elland Road on the back of Des Buckingham’s sacking last weekend and new boss Rowett’s appointment yesterday.

The U’s are winless in their last six and have lost five of those matches with their slide ultimately resulting in previous head coach Buckingham’s dismissal.

Rowett will not be in the dugout this afternoon but is at Elland Road to observe his new side in the flesh for the first time. Daniel Farke, meanwhile, is without Junior Firpo and Ilia Gruev through injury. Max Wober and Pascal Struijk are also doubtful for this fixture due to knee and hamstring problems, respectively.

Build-up, team news, live coverage, analysis and reaction here throughout the afternoon. Kick-off is at 3pm.