Leeds United last took on Newcastle United in September 2013.
Leeds United face Newcastle United in a fortnight at Elland Road, a clash of two in form teams near the top of the Championship table.
It is the first time the clubs meet in league competition in more than a decade, but their last competitive match came in 2013 in the League Cup.
This match was a 2-0 win for Newcastle, a Premier League side at the time, managed by Alan Pardew, with Papiss Cisse and Yoan Gouffran the scorers.
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The Leeds side has changed considerably since, with Garry Monk the sixth manager to take the reins since Brian McDermott.
Here is a look at their starting XI and what they are up to now…
Paddy Kenny
Veteran goalkeeper Kenny was a favourite of former boss Neil Warnock, but the 2013/14 season under Brian McDermott proved to be his last for Leeds United.
He was released the following summer, and went on to sign with Bolton Wanderers. He has since had stints with Ipswich Town, Oldham, Bury, and under Warnock more recently at Rotherham.
After being linked to Cardiff City recently, he went on to take a player coach role at League One side Northampton Town.
Jason Pearce
Pearce went on to captain Leeds, but fell out of favour during Neil Redfearn’s management spell. Sol Bamba’s arrival in 2014 saw him sold to Wigan Athletic, as he dropped to fourth choice.
Jason Pearce celebrates after scoring the second goal for Wigan
He went on to be relegated with the Latics, before helping them to win promotion last season and is back in the Championship.
Stephen Warnock
Warnock was sold the same transfer window, having also captained the side months previously. His sale was against the wishes of Redfearn, but Leeds did not skip a beat, with Charlie Taylor stepping up superbly.
The left-back had a disappointing spell at Derby County and could not force his way into the team on a regular basis, and has since teamed up with Pearce at Wigan.
Scott Wootton
Wootton never really convinced at Leeds United, and it was a surprise he lasted at the club as long as he did.
Uwe Rosler even saw fit to play him as a central midfielder on one disastrous occasion, but the abiding memory of his spell will be the FA Cup own goal against Watford.
Leeds United’s Scott Wootton scores an own goal and the first for Watford
He was sold to MK Dons in the summer, but he has had an unfortunate start to the season for the League One side, suffering a serious knee injury.
Sam Byram
Byram was hailed as Leeds’ next big star, with Neil Redfearn even comparing him to Gareth Bale.
There was disappointment when he was sold to West Ham last January, but after a bright debut for the Hammers, his time in East London has not gone as planned.
The 23-year-old has made only three league starts for the Hammers this season and a further two substitute appearances.
Rodolph Austin
Austin was surprisingly released in 2015, and came close to signing with Sheffield Wednesday before his work permit was refused.
The Jamaican international instead moved to Denmark where he signed with Brondby and has remained since.
Michael Tonge
Tonge is now 33 and is playing for League One side Stevenage.
The former England under-21 international remained at Leeds during the 2014/15 season, but barely played and was loaned out to Millwall.
Alex Mowatt
Mowatt is the only member of the side which played Newcastle still to remain at Leeds United.
Leeds Utd’s Alex Mowatt misses a chance to score
He went on to win the 2014/15 player of the year award, but has struggled since. While he featured in the last round against Norwich, he has become a bit part player of late.
Mowatt is behind the impressive Pablo Hernandez in the pecking order, and has failed to seize the chances this season which have been offered to him.
Ross McCormack
Prolific striker Ross McCormack was sold for a staggering £11 million to Fulham, hoping the move would help him get to the Premier League.
From that perspective the switch backfired, even though he remained a consistent goalscorer.
Leeds United’s Ross McCormack (C) in action with Sheffield Wednesday’s Reda Johnson (L) and David Prutton
This summer he signed for Aston Villa for an even higher fee, but has only netted two Championship goals since the move.
Matt Smith
Smith was sold shortly after McCormack, joining him at Fulham. His start there was less successful, sent off on his debut and the moved on loan to Bristol City.
He has outlasted McCormack at Craven Cottage, and scored a winner against Newcastle on the opening day of this Championship season. Unfortunately for Leeds he did not do the same in 2013.
Dominic Poleon
Poleon remained at Leeds until 2014, when he was sold in a late deadline day move to Oldham Athletic.
He went on to play more than 60 times for the club and moved on again this summer, signing for AFC Wimbledon. Still just 23, he will harbour hopes of returning to Championship level.
Oldham Athletic’s Dominic Poleon in action
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