Caution was utmost as Norwich City and Leeds played out a goalless draw in the first leg of the Championship play-off Semi-final at Carrow Road on Sunday lunchtime. With so much at stake (and Bamford still injured), Daniel Farke sacrificed Joel Piroe, and went with a five man midfield to keep the Canaries at bay, and it worked. It may not have been pretty, but the hosts were restricted to just one shot on target.

It was a similar story at the other end of the pitch, though the draw will definitely suit Leeds better. Norwich's away form has let them down this season. Away from Carrow Road, the Canaries have won six out of 23, placing them 19th in the away form guide against a team with (up until recently) an impeccable home record. Back to back losses at Elland Road saw Leeds slip to second place in the home form guide, behind the Tractor Boys whose only home defeat was against Leeds. Even so, Leeds are firm favourites to book their place in the final against either Southampton or West Brom.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Byram, Sam Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Rodon, Joe Defender
		Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
		Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
		Kamara, Glen Midfielder
		Gray, Archie Midfielder
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Rutter, Georginio Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Piroe, Joel Forward
		Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Roberts, Connor Defender		Unused Sub
		Cooper, Liam Defender		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Joseph, Mateo Forward		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24