Dan James' double sets Leeds on course to a comfortable win at Watford to extend their lead at the top of the.

Follow live coverage as Watford 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.

As for Leeds team news, Daniel Farke has two players absent. Patrick Bamford has not yet returned from his hamstring injury while Max Wober is required to undergo surgery this week due to his persistent knee problems. Otherwise, United have all other options available.

Watford are winless across their past five league games against Leeds United (D1 L4), conceding 2+ goals in each of their past four meetings with the Yorkshire side. Leeds United