Take a look at the five games Leeds United play this month, as part of what will sandwich another international break.

October has arrived, when the leaves turn brown, the temperature drops and the games continue. Leeds United will play five times this month, with an international break thrown in for good measure. With 15 points up for grabs, this is sure to be a big month for Daniel Farke and co.

If August was chaotic when the transfer window was volatile, September was a much more stable month for the club and results on the field confirmed this, as Leeds collected 8 points and kept 4 clean sheets. in the previous 4 matches. A reality check takes place in Southampton this weekend.

October’s fixture list gives Leeds plenty of opportunities to quickly bounce back from their 3-1 loss to St Mary’s, amid the usual mix of away matchdays, home matches and the local derbies that the Championship loves to host. Here are some of the challenges and stories that await Leeds United this October.

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Leeds United vs QPR – Wednesday, October 4,
Leeds’ October fixture list begins with what looks – on paper at least – to be the perfect match to overcome yesterday’s disappointing defeat Seven against Southampton. A midweek game and an instant chance to bounce back from defeat is always welcome in the Championship and QPR are currently cementing their reputation as one of the pre-season relegation candidates, as he currently occupies 22nd position on the rankings.
The injury to former defender Morgan Fox is also bad news for Hoops boss Gareth Ainsworth, whose side are winless in their last four games.

Leeds United vs Bristol City – Saturday 7 October
The second home game is coming up, when Leeds face the solid Robins. In terms of results, it’s hard to know what will happen for City this season, with Saturday’s defeat to Stoke City summing up this contradiction in one word.

Nigel Pearson’s side led 2-0 after 15 minutes at home to the Potters, only to lose 3-2 in a match where all post-match statistics pointed to a home win. Leeds will be looking to avoid being dragged into the Championship zone in this match and will hope their superior side succeed.

Another nasty international break follows this game, so Leeds will want to make sure they don’t have a fortnight to lick their wounds.
Norwich City vs Leeds United – Saturday, October 21
The story, as Daniel Farke visits his old ground for the first time since the club ended his four-year spell as manager at Carrow Road on November 2021. The German has brought two league titles to the Canaries, who will again join the promotional mix this season.
Farke doesn’t seem the type to let his emotions get the better of him, but he will certainly enjoy a win both personally and professionally in what is perhaps Leeds’ toughest game of the month. The neutrals can enjoy an entertaining match as both clubs return to action after the international break, with Norwich’s 35 goals in nine matches so far unmatched by any other team in the Championship.
Stoke City v Leeds United – Wednesday 25 October
The most championship game in a series of very championship games. Moments will be in store for October’s midweek trip to the bet365 Stadium ahead of another match where Leeds will be aiming for three points if they are serious about challenging for the top two spots.

The Potters haven’t won on home soil since August 19, but a comeback win away to Bristol City at the weekend will leave Alex Neil’s much-changed squad hoping that a corner has been turned.

Leeds’ final matches in October are the Yorkshire derby against Huddersfield Town, who are adjusting to life under a new manager following the departure of Neil Warnock last month. Darren Moore is the new manager and has achieved creditable draws against Coventry City and Ipswich Town in his two games so far.
Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Moore has four more games to play before camping out at Elland Road, which will give his idea time to germinate, but again, a Saturday lunchtime game Again a match Leeds will want to win.