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.

Strikes either side of half-time from Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka helped the Whites claim their first Championship win of 2025. The three points lifted the Whites back to the top of the Championship, three points clear of third-placed Burnley.

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.

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.

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.