Leeds entertain Southend United on Tuesday night hoping to continue their recent run of improved form.
Form:
Leeds
The Whites beat fellow promotion candidates Peterborough United 3-1 on Saturday, top scorer Jermaine Beckford returned from injury and came off the bench to score twice.
Recent home form (last game first) WLDLWL
Southend
The Shrimpers have now gone six games without a win and lost at home against struggling Yeovil Town on Saturday. In their last away game they drew 1-1 at Leyton Orient with a last minute equaliser.
Recent away form (last game first) DLDLLL
Team news:
Leeds
Andy Robinson is the only doubt after picking up a knock on Saturday against Peterborough; Jermaine Beckford will be pushing hard for a starting place after his two goal comeback as a substitute in the same game.
Southend
Alex Revell is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg last week.
Ex Leeds striker Dougie Freedman missed Saturday`s defeat by Yeovil but will hope to be back in time for this game.
History:
The two clubs have only ever met six times in all competitions and the first of those was only three years ago in the League Cup.
The two clubs have already met this season at Roots Hall when a goal from ex Leeds defender Dan Harding gave the home side a 1-0 victory.
Full list of results (league unless stated)
2006/07 Leeds United 1-3 Southend United League Cup
2006/07 Leeds United 2-0 Southend United
2006/07 Southend United 1-1 Leeds United
2007/08 Leeds United 4-1 Southend United
2007/08 Southend United 1-0 Leeds United
2008/09 Southend United 1-0 Leeds United
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