Two Leeds United stars feature in Championship Team of the Season so far alongside Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Norwich City and Preston men
Ben McKenna
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The former Premier League goalkeeper has made the most saves in the Championship this season, helping QPR win two of their opening six games.
Leeds United marked their return to Championship action in some style as they recorded an impressive 3-0 win over Millwall on Sunday afternoon.
The result puts the Whites onto nine points from their opening six games ahead of a trip to Hull City and a home fixture against Watford. Despite a stuttering start to the campaign, Leeds are just two points adrift of the top-six spots.
Joel Piroe and Georginio Rutter scored the all-important goals at Millwall as Leeds produced their most convincing display of the season so far.
The former Leeds player already has two assists to his name for high-flying Ipswich this term. Has averaged 3.2 key passes per game alongside 2.2 tackles. Very good Davis.
With the campaign six matches old, we have looked at the best performing XI so far with the help of WhoScored’s ratings system. Players must have played in at least four games to make the cut. Nine clubs are represented, with two Leeds men featuring. Take a look...
A key feature of Preston’s impressive start to the season. The defender averages just under four aerial duels a game alongside 6.3 clearances. Also scored the only goal in their win at Sheffield Wednesday.
The centre back has enjoyed a strong start to the season for a Watford side with two wins, two draws and two losses so far. He has averaged 2.7 tackles a game alongside 4.2 clearances.
The Leeds defender has proved a real leader on the pitch so far this season. He scored the vital equaliser against West Brom and provided an assist in the win at Ipswich. Has also averaged three tackles a game.
The midfielder has one goal and three assists to his name in just six games to help Plymouth start life back in the Championship with seven points from six games.
Norwich have enjoyed a strong start to the season with Sara playing his part. He has one goal and two assists so far and has averaged 3.2 tackles per game alongside 4.5 key passes per game.
The Foxes midfielder has two goals and two assists to his name so far this season with Leicester second in the table. He has also averaged 4.2 key passes per 90 minutes.
The former Leeds man has three goals in six games for Sunderland, with Tony Mowbray’s side starting to find some form after back-to-back losses to start the season.
The American has three goals and one assist in just four appearances for Norwich. After scoring in three consecutive games the forward was injured against Huddersfield and is expected to be out for a number of months.
After a tough start to his Leeds career, the striker is starting to find his feet and produced a fine display against Millwall with a goal and an assist in London. He has a total of two goals this season and has so far averaged just under two key passes per game.
Leeds United's Georginio Rutter (right) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Sky Bet League Championship match at The Den, London. Picture date: Sunday September 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Millwall. Photo credit should read: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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