Leeds United will host Norwich City at Elland Road this Thursday for the second leg of the playoff semi-final, with the aggregate score standing at 0-0.
The Championship playoffs kicked off with Leeds traveling to East Anglia to take on Norwich City at Carrow Road, pitting sixth against third in the division.
Both teams entered the game with shaky form and it reflected in a low-scoring affair that ended in a goalless draw.
Leeds had a strong home record this season, but suffered two consecutive defeats in their final matches against Blackburn and Southampton.
On the other hand, Norwich struggled on the road, making it a battle to see which team can turn their recent struggles around to secure a spot at Wembley from the Championship sides.
Former Norwich striker and Sky Sports pundit Chris Sutton views the draw as a decent result for the Canaries heading into the second leg.
The injury concern for Josh Sargent, who was forced off in the first leg, adds to the nerves for Norwich as they prepare for the crucial match.
Wagner confirmed Sargent’s ankle injury and Ashley Barnes’ absence, leaving their attacking options limited for the match at Elland Road.
The atmosphere at Elland Road can be a decisive factor, with the crowd’s energy impacting the game. However, the nervousness of the home fans could also play into Norwich’s hands, as seen in previous matches.
Norwich will be hoping to capitalize on any anxiety from the Leeds supporters and pull off a surprise result to secure a place in the playoff final.
