Where to watch Leeds v Chelsea live and confirmed Premier League lineups By Carolina Costa
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Leeds United and The game brings together a Leeds team in crisis, with four consecutive defeats, against an Chelsea team in the fight for the top of the table. The lineups were released hours before kickoff, revealing Daniel Farke and Enzo Maresca’s strategies for the clash.
The match attracts global attention, with confirmed broadcasts on numerous channels and streaming platforms around the world. Fans are looking for affordable options to follow the duel in real time.
The starting lineups highlight important absences, such as the suspension of Moisés Caicedo in Chelsea and injuries in Leeds, influencing the tactical formations adopted.
- On Reino Unido, the game will air on Sky Sports Premier League from 6:30 pm local time.
- In the Estados Unidos, exclusive transmission is the responsibility of the Peacock Premium.
- In Brasil, Disney+ offers complete coverage with narration in Portuguese.
Where to watch live in different regions
The Leeds x Chelsea match is broadcast on multiple platforms, depending on the viewer’s country.
On Reino Unido, Sky Sports begins coverage at 6:30pm local time, with streaming options via Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers.
In the US, Peacock Premium streams the game starting at 3:15 pm ET, requiring a monthly subscription starting at $11.99.
Leeds United confirmed lineup
Daniel Farke opted for a 3-5-2 formation for Leeds, prioritizing defensive solidity against Chelsea’s attack.
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri guards the three posts, with Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk in defense.
In midfield, Ethan Ampadu acts as captain alongside Ao Tanaka and Anton Stach, while Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson open up the flanks.
Details of the formation of Chelsea
Enzo Maresca played Chelsea in 4-2-3-1, focusing on quick transitions despite the absence of Caicedo.
Robert Sánchez is the starter in goal, protected by Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah.
Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernández form the base of the midfield, with Jamie Gittens, João Pedro and
Streaming options for the Brasil and América Latina
Brazilian fans access the game through Disney+, which holds the rights to Premier League in the region.
The platform offers broadcast in HD and 4K, with narration in Portuguese and original audio options.
Monthly subscriptions start at R$33.99, including access to other sports content.
Reserve banks and possible replacements
Leeds has options like Karl Darlow in the reserve goal and strikers like Wilfried Gnonto and Noah Okafor to freshen up the team.
Brenden Aaronson and Ilia Gruev could come into midfield if Farke seeks more creativity.
In Chelsea, Filip Jørgensen is the backup goalkeeper, with Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto as offensive weapons on the bench.
Jorrel Hato and Malo Gusto offer defensive depth for tactical adjustments during the match.
Alternative broadcasts on Europa and Ásia
On the continental Europa, DAZN broadcasts the game in countries such as Alemanha and Itália, with times adapted to the local time zone.
On Austrália, Stan Sport covers the duel from 6:15 am on Thursday, Sydney local time.
These options ensure broad access for fans in different time zones, with high image quality on all platforms.
Absences due to injury and suspension
Leeds loses Daniel James due to an injury to the back of the thigh, with an estimated recovery of eight weeks.
Sean Longstaff is also out with a calf problem, affecting the midfield.
In Chelsea, in addition to Caicedo being suspended, Levi Colwill and Roméo Lavia are still undergoing medical treatment.
Mykhaylo Mudryk is suspended, forcing Maresca to improvise on the wings.
Tactical strategies based on lineups
Farke is betting on Leeds’s defensive compactness to neutralize Chelsea’s possession of the ball, which leads with 24 goals this season.
Maresca prioritizes speed on the flanks with Gittens and Estêvão to explore spaces behind Leeds’s line of five.
The confrontation promises balance, with Delap and Calvert-Lewin as references in each side’s attack.
- Sky Sports: Cobertura pre-game with tactical analysis from 6.30pm UK.
- Peacock: Recursos interactive features like multiple cameras and real-time statistics.
- Disney+: Integração with mobile app for goal and substitution notifications.
- DAZN: Opção immediate replay for those who miss the start of the match.
The opening whistle marks the beginning of a crucial round, with direct impacts on the Premier League table. Ambas teams seek points for their different objectives in the competition.
