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Confirmed: Leeds United v Wigan Athletic lineups at Elland Road

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Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United and Wigan Athletic will face each other at Elland Road this afternoon.

9th April 2019, Deepdale, Preston, England; EFL Championship football, Preston North End versus Leeds United; Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa before the game

Leeds United will be looking to maintain their push for automatic promotion to the Premier League this afternoon when they take on Wigan Athletic at Elland Road in the league.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side started this round of matches in the league four points behind leaders Norwich City and three points clear of third-placed and Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United.

The Blades, the Whites and the Canaries all are aiming to clinch the two automatic promotion spots, and the race is likely to go down to the final day of the season.

Meanwhile, Wigan are in a fight to avoid the dreaded drop to League One at the end of the season.

Paul Cook’s side currency find themselves 21st in the Championship table with 42 points from as many matches.

The Latics are only two points above the relegation zone, and they have to win against Leeds at Elland Road this afternoon in order to enhance their chances of surviving in the second tier of English football.

Paul Cook, Manager of WIgan Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Wigan Athletic at Ashton Gate on April 06, 2019 in Bristol, England.

This is how Leeds and Wigan will line up at Elland Road in the Championship this afternoon:

Wigan Athletic XI: Walton, Byrne, Dunkley, Kipre, Robinson, James, Morsy, Evans, Massey, Naismith, Clarke

Subs: O.Evans, Gibson, Windass, Roberts, Powell, Olsson, Garner

General View of the John Charles stand at Elland Road prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on December 26, 2018 in Leeds,...