Bristol City v Leeds

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By BBC Sport

Leeds will give a debut to loan signing Eric Lichaj, who will replace the injured Paul Connolly.

Like Connolly, Sanchez Watt is out with a hamstring problem, while Davide Somma and Ramon Nunez will be assessed having been on international duty this week.

MATCH PREVIEW

When Bristol City last beat Leeds in the league, in October 1977, both clubs were in the top flight. Leeds are in contention to return there, while Bristol City have managed to ease fears that they might be heading out of the Championship in the opposite direction.

Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of bottom side Preston was a much-needed boost for City, who had previously gone six matches without a win and five without scoring a goal.

Now the Robins will be looking to improve their home form. They have lost their last three matches at Ashton Gate and have failed to score there since an impressive 3-0 win against promotion-chasing Cardiff on New Year's Day.

Leeds, who have drawn their last three away games, are sixth in the table and have scored an unrivalled 55 Championship goals this season. They have failed to score in only three of their matches.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• Leeds have won 11 of the 21 previous league encounters between these clubs.

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• United's win against City two months ago means a victory on Saturday would complete their first league double over the Robins since 1955.

• City have only won two of their 10 home league games against Leeds.

Bristol City

• A defeat for City would see them slump to three consecutive home league losses for the second time this season.

• The Robins have conceded four Championship goals in the first five minutes of matches this season - more than any other team.

• Goalkeeper David James is set to make the 850th start of his club career.

Leeds

• Leeds are unbeaten in four matches (W2, D2).

• They have won only one of their last seven away games.

• United have scored in 11 consecutive Championship fixtures - the longest current scoring run in the division.

• Championship games involving Leeds this season have generated an unrivalled 102 goals.

• Should they lose, it will be the club's 300th away defeat in the second tier.

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport