Leeds will be looking to bounce back from three games without a win on Saturday.
Daniel Farke has not tasted victory in the Premier League since the 1-0 win over Everton on the opening day, since suffering defeats to Arsenal and Fulham while also playing out a 0-0 draw against Newcastle.
Wolves would appear to be a favourable opponent on paper – they are bottom of the division without a single point – but the involvement of Anthony Taylor might instil some nerves into Leeds fans.
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Assistant Referees: Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn
Fourth Official: Gavin Ward
Video Assistant Referee: Stuart Attwell
Additional Video Assistant Referee: Constantine Hatzidakis
Anthony Taylor has a patchy history when it comes to Leeds
It begins in 2011.
Taylor controversially showed Leeds two red cards before the interval, dismissing Max Gradel and Jonny Howson during a 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough.
Even Tony Mowbray – the opposition manager on the day – felt the refereeing display was poor, saying: “How referees decide to manage football matches is probably decided before they start… my own personal view is the referee had a difficult day.”
The official born in Wythenshawe then frustrated Leeds – who want Nicolas Raskin – in 2016 as well.
English referee Anthony Taylor gestures during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Bournemouth
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Steve Evans branded Taylor a referee who “should be with the under nines” after Liam Cooper saw a goal disallowed against Sheffield Wednesday back in January 2016.
The 46-year-old initially awarded the strike, but then chalked the goal off after noticing that Sheffield Wednesday had not completed a substitution, as Fernando Forestieri was still trudging off the pitch.
Leeds United’s results under Anthony Taylor
Taylor has overseen 22 Leeds games in total throughout his career.
The Whites have only won eight of those – drawing five and losing nine – so he is not exactly a lucky charm for Leeds by any means, ahead of two more tricky fixtures after the meeting in the Midlands.
These 22 outings have involved 45 yellow cards for Leeds – who wanted Emiliano Buendia – five red cards and just one penalty awarded in their favour as well.
With the clash against Wolves being a must-win fixture after a slow start to the season, Farke will hope the result does not come down to a moment of controversy.