The feel-good factor at Leeds United has quickly diminished after a poor end to the transfer window, a last-minute defeat to Fulham, and the concern of just one goal scored in four Premier League games.
While the Premier League table is not important after four games, Leeds have dropped into the bottom five after an encouraging win against Everton on the opening day, and a decent draw against Newcastle.
After the frustration of Harry Wilson and Facundo Buonanotte, a point at Fulham would have gone a long way to appeasing fans. Especially given Leeds’ record in London when it comes to Premier League games.
But, the unlucky Gabriel Gudmundsson headed into his own net, a fluke own goal. Saturday is arguably Leeds’ most important game so far, a clash against a direct relegation rival as Leeds go to Molineux.
Daniel Farke during Leeds' loss to Fulham.
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Wolves have been woeful this season, but so is Farke’s record
Four games, four defeats. At least for Wolves, they have scored two goals under Vitor Pereira. But they sit bottom of the Premier League table after losing to Man City, Bournemouth, Everton and Newcastle.
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira.
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Both sides will look at the fixture as crucial in the fight to avoid relegation come the end of the season. Wolves might have lost all four games so far, but home advantage will make them slight favourites.
Especially as Leeds have now lost both away games this season. More so, because of Farke’s woeful record against the Midlands outfit. Four career matches as a manager against Wolves, one point won.
Date Club managing Competition Venue Result
October 31, 2017 Norwich Championship Carrow Road 2-0 Wolves
February 21, 2018 Norwich Championship Molineux 2-2 Draw
December 21, 2019 Norwich Premier League Carrow Road 2-1 Wolves
February 23, 2020 Norwich Premier League Molineux 3-0 Wolves
Leeds United’s record against Wolves in their last 10 games
Leeds have had Wolves’ number in the last five games. The last outing being a 4-2 win over Wolves at Molineux, a game that saw even Rasmus Kristensen score for The Whites after his Denmark axe in 2023.
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Jesse Marsch was successful against Wolves in the Premier League, winning all three games. Including, the late Luke Ayling winner, which also proved to be Kris Klaesson’s only Premier League outing for Leeds.
Date Competition Venue Result Leeds scorers
17 April, 2017 Championship Elland Road 1-0 Wolves N/A
22 November, 2017 Championship Molineux 4-1 Wolves Gjanni Alioski
7 March, 2018 Championship Elland Road 3-0 Wolves N/A
19 October, 2020 Premier League Elland Road 1-0 Wolves N/A
19 February, 2021 Premier League Molineux 1-0 Wolves N/A
23 October, 2021 Premier League Elland Road 1-1 Draw Rodrigo
18 March, 2022 Premier League Molineux 3-2 Leeds Rodrigo, Harrison, Ayling
6 August, 2022 Premier League Elland Road 2-1 Leeds Rodrigo, OG
9 November, 2022 League Cup Molineux 1-0 Wolves N/A
18 March, 2023 Premier League Molineux 4-2 Leeds Harrison, Ayling, Kristensen, Rodrigo
But before that, Marcelo Bielsa only managed one point from three games against them. It is unclear if Leeds can rely on historic data given the last time the two sides met was two and a half years ago.