Two of the Championship’s top clubs are looking to regain positive momentum ahead of the Premier League playoffs.
Leeds United take on Southampton on Saturday at Elland Road in the regular season finale. Leeds have secured third place and could potentially secure automatic promotion with a win and a defeat for Ipswich Town, while Southampton are secure in fourth place.
It’s been an emotional rollercoaster week for Leeds. Last week began with the club winning a wild 4-3 encounter at Middlesborough, only to turn around and be beaten 4-0 by Queens Park Rangers, potentially leaving them in the play-off places rather than automatic promotion.
Meanwhile, Southampton, a recently relegated club looking to return to the Premier League, appear to have hit a wall, having lost their last three games. The Saints could use a win just to bring good vibes to St. Mary’s Stadium.
With so much at stake, this is a game you won’t want to miss. sports news breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Leeds vs Southampton start?
All 12 games on the final day of the EFL Championship season will start at the same time at 12:30 pm BST.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Saturday May 4 | 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time |
| Canada | Saturday May 4 | 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Saturday May 4 | 12:30 pm Pacific Time |
| Australia | Saturday May 4 | 9:30pm AEST |
Leeds-Southampton live broadcast, television channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | |
| United Kingdom | soccer sky sports | Sky GO, now TV |
| Australia | BeIN Sports 3 | BeIN Sports Connect |
USA: This game is available on the ESPN+ application. You can access the app on your mobile device or through a Roku, AppleTV, or Amazon Fire TV or Stick.
Canada: This game is available in DAZN Canada.
UNITED KINGDOM: Fans can watch this game on Sky Sports Football on television, with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
Australia: BeIN Sports 3 will show the match with additional options on its streaming platforms.
Leeds–Southampton lineups, team news
Leeds coach Daniel Farke could be left without the striker Patrick Bamford for another game besides right back Connor Roberts, which was another headache for the German coach after a bad streak. He may need to make a change somewhere in the lineup to create a spark and lead Leeds to a dramatic victory.
Leeds United predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Meslier (GK) – Byram, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo – Gray, Gruev, Gelhardt – Gnonto, Piroe, Summerville.
Leeds United Substitutes (9): to confirm
Southampton manager Russell Martin could also make some changes to his line-up, although injuries have already forced his team to resort to the bench. Adam Armstrong He has 20 goals and 13 assists this season, but nothing in seven games, since April 1.
Southampton Predicted XI (4-3-3 Right to Left): McCarthy (GK) – Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Bree – Smallbone, Charles, Brooks – Adams, Armstrong, Frazier
Southampton Substitutes (9): to confirm
Leeds vs Southampton Prediction
With both teams desperately needing a win, you can expect an action-packed game from start to finish. Leeds United’s defense has had a lot of problems lately and it could continue against a team in Southampton that has already scored 83 goals this season.
Prediction: Leeds 1-3 Southampton
The latest EFL Championship promotion race
This is what the table looks like before the last day of action:
| Position | Equipment | deputy | points | God |
| 1. | city of leicester (C) | Four. Five | 97 | +50 |
| 2. | ipswich town | Four. Five | 93 | +33 |
| 3. | Leeds United | Four. Five | 90 | +39 |
| 4. | Southampton | Four. Five | 84 | +23 |
| 5. | norwich city | Four. Five | 73 | +16 |
| 6. | Western Brom | Four. Five | 72 | +20 |
Ipswich will confirm second place if they win or draw at home against Huddersfield. Defeat could block automatic promotion, but only if Leeds beat Southampton at home, as the Yorkshire team has a greater goal difference.
Both teams are already guaranteed a playoff spot, along with Southampton, with Norwich City and West Brom only needing a point at most to seal their playoff position.
