Pick of the stats: Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
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Leeds will seek to open an eight-point lead at the top of the Championship, for a few hours at least, when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to Elland Road on Saturday (12:30 GMT).
Daniel Farke's side have come from behind to beat Sunderland and Sheffield United late-on in their past two games, to make it five straight league wins and extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to 16 matches.
The inconsistent Baggies remain in fifth despite having won three and lost three in their past seven games and are nine without a win on the road dating back to November.
Leeds United have lost just one of their past eight league games against West Bromwich Albion (W4 D3), though have failed to score in their last two meetings with the Baggies.
West Bromwich Albion have won just one of their past 13 away league games against Leeds United (D4 L8), a 3-2 victory in January 2007.
Leeds have won 13 of their past 14 home league games (D1), with the victories across that time coming via a combined 38-3 scoreline.
After winning their last league game 2-0 against Oxford United, West Brom will be looking to claim successive victories for the first time since a run of four in August/September.
Joel Piroe has scored five goals in his past five Championship appearances for Leeds United, although he hasn't scored in either of his games against West Brom for the Whites.