Leeds United Manager Daniel Farke claps during the clash with Nottingham Forest, Burnley badge in inset.
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Declan Carr
Fri 27 March 2026 15:24, UK
Leeds United‘s clash with Burnley has been moved, and Daniel Farke will surely love the announcement.
The Whites face the Clarets at Elland Road in the final few weeks of the campaign, in what could be a crucial match in their survival bid.
Leeds took to X on 27 March to announce that the game had been given a new kick-off slot at 20:00 pm on 1 May.
Leeds will be looking to retain their Premier League status, and a clash with Scott Parker’s side is a perfect chance to gain three points, especially after the switch.
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Why Farke will be buzzing with Leeds vs Burnley announcement
Farke has already made it clear the impact that Leeds fans have on their side, and that is especially true when it comes to night matches in LS11.
An evening game under the lights is when the crowd is the most raucous, and opposition teams must hate it.
Leeds will fancy their chances now, if they did not before, when the Lancashire side come to town, so it is welcome news.
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