The upcoming clash between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on Thursday night will see Australian referee Jarred Gillett take charge. The Whites have had a subpar record with him in the middle, with only a solitary win in his three previous games with the team.
Leeds head into the match after an impressive 0-0 draw away from home against Norwich, making them slight underdogs for the upcoming fixture. Daniel Farke’s Norwich, on the other hand, have traditionally performed well under Gillett’s referee, boasting a winning record in six out of seven matches with him at the helm.
In terms of team news, Leeds may be missing Pascal Struijk, but could see the return of Patrick Bamford. Meanwhile, Norwich will likely be without Ashley Barnes, although Josh Sargent is expected to be fit to play despite an ankle issue.
As for Gillett’s history with Leeds, his tenure with the team began during Marcelo Bielsa’s reign, with the Whites securing a crucial 1-0 win over Barnsley in his debut match. However, subsequent games under his refereeing have not yielded positive results for Leeds, with two draws in the following fixtures.
In contrast, Norwich under Gillett’s watch have had a stellar track record, with Farke’s side securing victories in the majority of their matches with the Australian in charge. This stark contrast in performance under Gillett adds an intriguing dynamic to the upcoming Leeds-Norwich clash.
