The Bluebirds travel to Elland Road to take on Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.
The fixture will take place on February 1st, with a kick off time of 3pm.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT
Leeds United’s manager is Daniel Farke, who joined the club in July 2023.
Farke started his coaching career as manager of German side SV Lippstadt 08. He spent six years at the club, taking the side from the sixth tier of German football to the fourth tier.
The German boss stepped down from his role at SV Lippstadt 08, before joining Borussia Dortmund II.
He managed the side for two seasons prior to moving to Norwich City. Farke spent over four years at the Canaries, achieving two promotions to the Premier League during his time at the club.
Farke went onto to have spells at Krasnodar and Borussia Mönchengladbach before returning to the Championship to take charge of Leeds United.
Since joining the Whites, the German has a win percentage of 56.98%.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
Our hosts head into the contest sat top of the Sky Bet Championship.
The Whites have an impressive home record, picking up 12 wins, two draws and just one loss at Elland Road this campaign.
Farke’s side have been ruthless in front of goal this season, scoring 53 times, the most of any team in the division.
Last time out, Leeds United drew away to Burnley in a goalless draw that saw Farke’s side go two points clear at the top of the Championship table.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | KEY PLAYER
Midfielder Ao Tanaka has massively impressed in the Sky Bet Championship this season, having joined the Whites in August 2024 from Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Tanaka has shown his ability again in January, contributing with two goals, which came against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday.
The Japanese international has been a regular starter for Leeds United this season alongside Ilia Gruev, allowing a platform for the players in front of the duo to attack with freedom.
STATZONE | CITY’S RECORD
The Bluebirds have faced Leeds United 65 times.
City have won 29 of those contests, while there has been 16 draws and Leeds United have won 20.
The first meeting was in March 1921 when City came out victorious beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Welsh capital.
The most memorable of those 65 games was an FA Cup tie back in 2002 at Ninian Park. At the time, the Bluebirds came in as underdogs sat 10th in the third tier, while Leeds United were top of the Premier League.
City came out 2-1 winners, as goals from Graham Kavanagh and Scott Young secured the win for the Bluebirds to qualify for the next round.