Brenden Aaronson says Leeds United need to learn how to win ugly away from home as they continue their promotion push to the Premier League.

The Whites finish 2024 with back-to-back away games, starting with Stoke City on Boxing Day. They then travel to Pride Park to take on Derby County three days later.

The midfielder is aware of what is missing from away performances. Aaronson wants Leeds to bring the same intensity that they produce when at home.

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"I think we're very confident at home," Aaronson told the media. "I think all of us know how to cope with the pressure. We know that we have to win week in and week out, that's the standard.

"So I think that we show that in training, we train for that. And I think that we're all going to be ready for this game, and we're all going to be energetic and ready to go.

“These games away aren't easy, because the pitches might not be the best, the way that the other team is playing us is tough, but I think most [important] of all for us is just having this intensity. Sometimes it's not gonna be the prettiest game, but it's just getting over the line."

Daniel Farke's side have struggled on the road this season, in comparison to their very good home record. Only three wins have come from the 10 games away from Elland Road this season.

Second-placed Leeds have failed to win their last two on their travels - a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers and a 1-1 draw against Preston North End. Their last win away from Elland Road came in a 4-3 triumph at Swansea City, with Wilfried Gnonto scoring an added time winner.

"I think everywhere you go, it's going to be different games," he said. “It's going to be a little bit different when you go away, because they're going to be confident at home, they're going to want to play their style, and it's tough, some of the conditions don't go our way.

“Not every game is going to be perfect away I mean, if you look at all the best teams in the world, not every game away from home is the easiest, but they are able to grind out results. And that's what we need to keep doing away from home.

“It might be an ugly game, but getting the one-zero win and just getting out of there, you know what I mean? That's what the season's about. So we've got to focus on that for sure."