Struijk is partnered in the centre of defence alongside Joe Rodon with Sam Byram starting his fourth consecutive game. Illan Meslier continues his streak of starting every Championship game this season as Jayden Bogle begins at right-back again having scored against Oxford United in Saturday's 4-0 win.

Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Stoke City vs Leeds United Competition: Championship Kick-off: 20:00 UK time   Leeds United have officially confirmed their side to go up against Stoke City in an away Championship encounter this evening.

Live updates from the Championship match at the Bet365 Stadium between Leeds United and Stoke City where Daniel Farke and Narcis Pelach lock horns

Whites boss Daniel Farke has named his Leeds United team for Boxing Day’s 8pm kick-off at Stoke City in which his side have another new chance to go top. Farke has made a big call with Ao Tanaka who drops to the bench as Pascal Struijk returns to the side to partner Joe Rodon at centre-back.

The pick of the stats as Stoke City face Leeds United in the Championship on Boxing Day.

Here’s how to watch the EFL Championship match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Matchday 23 of the EFL Championship will feature Stoke City hosting Leeds United at the Bet365 Stadium for an unmissable encounter.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City,