2. Leeds (2) vs Bristol Rovers (9)

Promotion for Leeds after difficult year

TEAM NEWS

　

Leeds skipper Richard Naylor admits that his team is doing things the hard way but says: “It would be nice to clinch automatic promotion in front of our own fans”.

Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has scored three goals in his last three matches as a substitute and will probably start on the bench again.

Bristol Rovers welcome back Danny Coles after suspension.

Rovers also hope that top scorer Jo Kuffour is fit to start after a rib injury

Leeds:

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Kisnorbo (knee), Crowe (ankle), Parker (calf) 　

Bristol Rovers:

Suspended: None

Doubtful: Kuffour (rib)

Injured/unavailable: Blizzard (hamstring), Elliott (medial ligaments)

MATCH PREVIEW

Leeds never dreamed that their hopes of automatic promotion would rest on their final game of the season but after the way they imploded at the start of 2010, they will be grateful to have a chance to clinch it on their home ground.

Although they have still not recovered their best form, they have won four of their last six games and put up a good effort at Charlton last weekend before losing to a late goal. Now they have one last chance against a Bristol side who have taken just one point from their last five games, a goalless draw at home to Brentford.

Rovers have also lost four of their last five away games and look like a side who are just waiting for the final whistle of the season to blow. They have had a good season but never really looked like forcing their way into the playoffs.

Leeds hope their fans will sing them home but their supporters have also been highly critical of them this season and booed star striker Jermaine Beckford when he was substituted recently. They are likely to be highly nervous for this one but if Leeds get an early goal, everyone in the ground will settle down and we could all be left wondering what all the fuss was about. It is not easy predicting Leeds’ form but they should be able to win this and take their place in the Championship.

HEAD TO HEAD

Leeds have never lost at home to Bristol Rovers in eight matches, one of them in the FA Cup.

Three of the last four league matches at Elland Road have ended in draws.