Leeds welcome table-topping Derby to Elland Road after one win in 10.

Leeds United welcome high-flying Derby County to Elland Road, in the hope they can end their 12 game winless streak against the Rams. The Whites haven't beaten Derby since 2005 and Neil Redfearn will be hoping to put that right on Saturday. 

Leeds' last outing was a 2-1 defeat at Blackburn in which Marco Silvestri made yet another mistake, allowing Rovers to pull one back before a dubious penalty decision went against the Whites. Jordan Rhodes tucked away the winner from the spot in a game that Redfearn Leeds deserved the three points, he said: "We deserved to win, that's the bottom line. I didn't think Blackburn deserved anything." 

The loss means United have now managed just one win in their last ten games, a run that will worry all involved with the club. The Whites somehow remain just 10 points from the play-offs but they will be looking over their shoulders intently as they are just two points from the relegation places. 

Derby haven't let their play-off final defeat to QPR get to them as they lead the way in the Championship after 18 games. The Rams are scoring for fun and look a threat in all areas of the pitch with 35 goals (joint highest with Bournemouth) being shared amongst the squad. 

Chris Martin once again leads the way for the Rams with 10 league goals so far this season. The Scottish international bagged an impressive 22 league goals during the last campaign and he is well on the way to beating that this season. 

Derby have lost two in their last 10 games and have suffered defeat just three times all season, beating some of their nearest rivals along the way. The Rams were tipped for automatic promotion at the start of the season and they are on track to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2007/2008. 

Leeds' last win against Derby came in September 2005 when they won 3-1 at Elland Road, thanks to a Rob Hulse hat-trick. In the run of 12 without a win against Derby, United have picked up just two points from their last 11 league meetings with the Rams and the other was a League Cup defeat. 

Leeds looked unbeatable at times against Blackburn but they let themselves down with mistakes and that has been a real problem for the Whites as of late. They have also been on the wrong end of some dubious penalty decisions and Redfearn will be hoping their luck can change on Saturday. 

This is also the Whites first game following the third anniversary of Gary Speed's passing. RIP Speedo. 

Last meeting: May 3, 2014, Leeds United 1-1 Derby County (Smith)
Last five league games: Leeds United LLDWL
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Latest results - Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Leeds United / Watford 1-2 Derby County 

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Leeds travel to Ewood Park in search of their first win over Blackburn in 10 years.

Leeds United travel to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and just under 7000 of the Whites fans are set to make the trip. Neil Redfearn secured his first win as head coach when United beat Blackpool 3-1 before the international break and he will be hoping the side can pick up back-to-back wins for the first time since September. 

In a dominant first half display, Leeds destroyed Blackpool to go into the break 3-0 up in their last outing but a poor second half performance almost allowed Blackpool back into the game. The counter attacking football on display at Elland Road was a sign that the team believe they can go onto greater things this season and that there is a real buzz around the club. 

Blackburn have one of the stronger squads in the division this season and they have lost just one game at Ewood Park this campaign. It is their away form that is letting them down and they have picked up just three wins from nine games on the road. 

Rudy Gestede is their top scorer with 10 goals in the Championship and Rovers are one of the highest scoring sides in the division this season. They are unbeaten in seven games and the Lancashire club are sat just a point outside of the play-off positions. 

Rovers have been picking up a lot of unwanted draws this season and they have picked up just a point in four of their last seven games. They also haven't managed a clean sheet in their last four games and that will be something manager Gary Bowyer will hope to improve on when Leeds visit on Saturday.

Leeds took around 6,700 fans to Ewood Park last season and they were treated to a very poor performance from the Whites. United fell to a 1-0 defeat, with Tommy Spurr scoring the games only goal just before half time. 

United haven't beaten Blackburn since April 2004 when the sides were both in the Premier League with Steven Caldwell and Mark Viduka bagging the goals in a 2-1 win in Blackburn. It has been five games in all competitions since the Whites last claimed a victory over Rovers and they will be hoping to put that to an end when they visit Ewood Park on Saturday. 

The Whites have won just one away game all season and Neil Redfearn will be hoping they can pull off a surprise win and take all three points back to Yorkshire. 

Last meeting: January 1, 2014, Leeds United 1-2 Blackburn Rovers (Smith) 
At Ewood Park: November 30, 2013, Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Leeds United
Last five league games: Blackburn Rovers WWWDD
Leeds United DLLDW
Latest results - Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Blackburn Rovers / Leeds United 3-1 Blackpool

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Leeds face Blackpool in search of a vital three points.

Leeds welcome Blackpool to Elland Road on Saturday and will be hoping to three points for the first time in eight games. Tuesday nights 2-2 draw with Charlton means the Whites haven't won a game since September and have picked up just four points from their last eight fixtures. 

United looked to have all three points in the bag until a dubious penalty decision earned the visitors a point, which can be said to be harsh on the hosts. Manager, Neil Redfearn said: "We'll go into Saturday and I want the same sort of performance. If we keep working hard, our luck will change."

The Whites currently sit just two points off the relegation places and face a tough run of fixtures against sides in and around the play-off picture after Saturday's clash with Blackpool. 

Blackpool currently sit rock bottom of the Sky Bet Championship and they have just one win to their name so far this campaign. The Tangerines threw away a 2-0 lead at Fulham on Wednesday and ended up drawing 2-2 after they had gone down to 10 men just before half time. Bryan Ruiz scored directly from a corner to bring the home side level and prevented Blackpool from earning their first away win since April 2014.

The club sacked manager Jose Riga and replaced him with former Birmingham boss, Lee Clark. Clark knows what it's like to manage a side struggling in a relegation battle and he will be hoping he can rescue Blackpool from what looks to be certain relegation. 

The club are the Championships lowest scorers so far this season and the 2-2 draw at Fulham was only the second time they have scored more than one goal in a game this campaign. Lee Clark will be hoping his sides fortunes change when they visit Elland Road on Saturday.

Alex Mowatt has been the sides stand out player in recent games and he has found the net three times in his last two appearances. Adryan returned to the side and he was influential in creating chances against Charlton, in a game the Whites were bitterly disappointed not to win. Rudy Austin has been missed and Leeds will be hoping to have the Jamaican powerhouse available for Saturday. 

Giuseppe Bellusci earned himself a fifth yellow card of the season and will therefore miss the game on Saturday. Liam Cooper, who replaced the suspended Pearce, will be expected to play alongside the man he replaced on Tuesday night. 

Leeds haven't lost to Blackpool in their last three encounters and will be hoping to extend that run when the sides meet on Saturday. Luke Murphy bagged a brace the last time the sides met in a 2-0 win at Elland Road last season. 

Last meeting: April 12, 2014, Leeds United 2-0 Blackpool (Murphy x2)

Last five league games: Leeds United LDLLD
Blackpool LLLLD
Latest results - Leeds United 2-2 Charlton Athletic / Fulham 2-2 Blackpool 

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Leeds host Charlton in Redfearn's first home game as permanent manager.

Leeds United play Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night in the hope they can earn their first victory since September. The Whites defeat at Cardiff on Saturday means they haven't picked up all three points in their last seven games. 

The visit of the Addicks is Neil Redfearn's first home game as permanent manager and he will be hoping to get off to a flying start. The former academy coach was in charge the last time the Whites won a game, when they beat Huddersfield 3-0 at Elland Road. 

The 3-1 defeat to Cardiff on Saturday saw captain Jason Pearce pick up his fifth yellow card of the season and he will therefore miss the Londoners visit. The back four looked particularly shaky at the Cardiff City Stadium as the Whites conceded three very avoidable goals. 

Charlton got off to a blistering start this season but seem to have lost their momentum with just one win in their last five. The Addicks are just three points from the play-offs but they have failed to win or score during their last two away games. 

Igor Vetokele is the sides top scorer and he has bagged seven already this season. The majority of the Angolan/Belgians goals have come away from the Valley but he has found the net just twice in Charlton's last 10 games. 

The London club didn't lose league game until 12 games into the season when they were beaten by highflying Bournemouth. They finished just seven points clear of the drop last season but manager Bob Peeters believes they can stay in contention for a play-off spot. 

Alex Mowatt was by far Leeds' best player against Cardiff and United's fans will be hoping his fine finish will inspire him to be more confident in front of goal. The Whites seemed to lack ideas going forward and will therefore be hoping Adryan and Rudy Austin will be back from recent injuries to offer an outlet going forward.

The last time the sides met Charlton took all three points from Elland Road in a 1-0 victory. The defeat was part of a terrible streak that saw the Whites win just one in nine games from March to April. 

Leeds haven't beaten Charlton at home since October 2000 when Alan Smith and Mark Viduka (2) shared the goals in a 3-1 win. The Addicks haven't lost at Elland Road during their last five visits and will be hoping to make it six. 

Last meeting: April 1, 2014, Leeds United 0-1 Charlton Athletic

Last five league games: Leeds United DLDLL
Charlton Athletic DLWLDLatest results - Leeds United 1-3 Cardiff City / Charlton Athletic 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

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