Despite the result Sheffield Wednesday fans were probably pleased to have some actual football to focus on after a week where comments from chairman Dejphon Chansiri put an unwanted spotlight on the club and the future of boss Danny Rohl.

Sheff Weds: Beadle (GK), Lowe, Bernard, Ingelsson (Johnson 54’), Bannan (C), Windass (Ugbo 79’), Ihiekwe (Valentin 71’), Valery, Gassama, Charles, Musaba (Paterson 79’). Subs not used: Charles (GK), Palmer, J. Lowe, Kobacki, Otegbayo.

Crisis, what crisis? Leeds boss Daniel Farke had given his full backing to goalkeeper Illan Meslier after he came under criticism for his mistakes in the 3-3 draw at Hull City in the Championship a fortnight ago.

Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

In better news, top scorer Joel Piroe is back after missing last weekend's 1-0 FA Cup thrid round win over Harrogate Town with muscle complaints. He is expected to start the match, as is Illan Meslier, despite his blunder against Hull City last time out.

Leeds United returned to the top of the Championship after scoring three times at home to Sheffield Wednesday, but it was a return to defensive "normality" which most pleased their manager, Daniel Farke.

A Yorkshire derby takes place in the Championship on Sunday lunchtime as Leeds host Sheffield Wednesday in a massive clash at Elland Road. Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday best bets Joel Piroe to score

League leaders Leeds United welcome Sheffield Wednesday as the Whites look to stay on top of the Championship on Sunday afternoon (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday meet at Elland Road in the EFL Championship on Sunday, January 19. Sheffield Wednesday confirmed that their allocation of 2,916 has sold out which has given the match somewhat of a big match feel.