Is Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers on TV? Kick-off time, live stream details and how to follow
Leeds United look to kick-off 2025 on the right note by establishing their spot at the top of the Championship, when they welcome Blackburn Rovers to Elland Road on New Year's Day.
The Championship leaders have won their last three fixtures agains Oxford United, Stoke City and Derby County. Daniel Farke's side have not conceded in those games, last letting. goal in during the 1-1 draw to Preston North End.
Blackburn currently sit in fifth place and are pushing to establish a play-off place. The side led by John Eustace have failed to win in their last three games, losing to Millwall and Hull City as well as drawing to Sunderland.
Leeds lost the last fixture to their New Year's Day opponents. Todd Cantwell's first half penalty gave Blackburn a 1-0 win at Ewood Park in November.
Here is all you need to know about the first game of 2025...
When is Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers?
The match will take place on Wednesday, January 1. Kick-off is at 3pm and it is one of seven Championship fixtures to get under way at that time.
Is Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers on TV?
Yes, the Leeds vs Blackburn is the featured game on the Sky Sports+ channel. Coverage begins from 2:50pm.
READ MORE: Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Early team news and build up from Elland Road
How else can I follow Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers?
Our team will be bringing you all of the pre-match build-up, team news, live match action and analysis from the Elland Road press box in our live blog. If you join our WhatsApp community, we will send links to the blog and post-match analysis straight to your phone.
Where can I watch highlights of Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers?
Highlights can be found on the 'English Football League Highlights' show on ITV 4 - coverage starts at 11:30pm on Wednesday night. Sky Sports and LUTV will also put out highlights packages.
Early Leeds United team news
Max Wober has not been named in the last three matchday squads after suffering swelling to the knee. Farke revealed that he missed the Derby game due to still having pain in the knee. He has yet to appear in training for the Whites, so will likely miss the Blackburn fixture.
Junior Firpo will also miss the game as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury he picked up in November. Ilja Gruev's serious knee injury continues to keep him out of action.
Who is the referee for Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers?
Oliver Langford is the man in the middle for Leeds' first game of 2025. He will be taking charge of his 15th game of the season, 14 of which will have been in the Championship.
The West Midlands based referee last took charge of Leeds on the opening day of the season in the 3-3 draw against Portsmouth at Elland Road - he awarded two penalties in the game as well as giving out six yellow cards. The Whites have a record of 11 wins, four draws and eight defeats in the 23 games Langford has refereed.
New Year's Day Championship fixtures
Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City (12:30pm)
Queens Park Rangers vs Watford (12:30pm)
Millwall vs Oxford United (1:00pm)
Burnley vs Stoke City
Cardiff City vs Coventry City
Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers
Luton Town vs Norwich City
Portsmouth vs Swansea City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County
West Bromwich Albion vs Preston North End
Hull City vs Middlesbrough (5:30pm)
(Fixtures are 3pm unless stated)
