Leeds United vs Huddersfield Town preview - Mowatt could make it

Posted Friday, September 19, 2014 by PA

Leeds teenager Alex Mowatt has an outside chance of returning for the West Yorkshire derby clash with Huddersfield.

Mowatt missed the midweek win at Bournemouth with a bruised toe, but caretaker boss Neil Redfearn has not ruled the midfielder out of his plans.

Redfearn, expected to take charge of his fourth game following the sacking of David Hockaday, has no new injury or suspension worries.

Brazilian midfielder Adryan is still waiting to make his first appearance for the club and defender Sam Byram is pushing for a recall after returning to the bench on Tuesday night following suspension.

Huddersfield will be without striker James Vaughan as manager Chris Powell bids for his first win in charge of the club.

Vaughan missed the goalless home draw with Wigan in midweek due to a calf injury, so Jon Stead is expected to resume alongside Nahki Wells up front.

Midfielder Jonathan Hogg is training again after missing the last five games with a calf problem, but is not expected to feature.

Defender Anthony Gerrard (calf) and striker Martin Paterson (knee) are not ready but have also returned to training and are closing in on their first appearances of the season.