An unchanged XI is still a distinct possibility, as long as everyone who started the fine 3-0 win at Millwall on Sunday is fit enough to take to the field from the off against the Tigers. But at left-back Farke might take a view on Sam Byram’s ability to play two games in quick succession after such a recent injury issue and at some stage Archie Gray is going to be handed a break. The 17-year-old has been almost ever present for Leeds this season in league fixtures and has deserved to keep his place thanks to consistently good performances. He was good again against Millwall and Farke could well decide to go for the form pairing of Gray and Ethan Ampadu in the middle once more, with Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev there in the wings if needed from the bench.
Ampadu is another question mark for Farke, however. The Welshman was in some discomfort late on at The Den thanks to a knock, but Leeds are hopeful that he will be fine to face Hull City. Elsewhere in the side the team largely picks itself on form thanks to the performances of individuals that led to a collective victorious effort in London last time out.
Changes might not come for this one but three games in six days will likely necessitate at least some freshening up of certain areas, to protect players more than anything, later this week.
Here’s the YEP’s predicted XI as Leeds look to go five games unbeaten in The Championship.
![The Frenchman was excellent against Millwall, making two fine saves to preserve his clean sheet. His decision-making for corners and crosses was good too. Will keep his place if his form holds.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRhMWUxMmQxLTcyN2MtNGNkNC1hYzAzLTIwZTkwOWY2NzcxYjo4M2FkMDA5Ny1lNGE3LTQ2NGQtODExMi1iZTA3OGYxNzQ1NmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Illan Meslier
The Frenchman was excellent against Millwall, making two fine saves to preserve his clean sheet. His decision-making for corners and crosses was good too. Will keep his place if his form holds. Photo: David Rogers
![The captain in Liam Cooper's absence, Ayling is another who performed well on Sunday at The Den. With Spence out it's a simple enough equation at right-back for Farke. If Ayling is fit and playing well, he stays in.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY4Nzk5NGIyLWRlMTItNDRmZS04MzM2LTUxYzQxYmNhNmYzNDo4Zjc1NDhkOC0wMjc4LTQ2ZTEtOTk5OC0yNTQ0NTI4ZmIyODM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Luke Ayling
The captain in Liam Cooper's absence, Ayling is another who performed well on Sunday at The Den. With Spence out it's a simple enough equation at right-back for Farke. If Ayling is fit and playing well, he stays in. Photo: OLI SCARFF
![This one has a question mark. How prepared is Byram for two games in such a short space of time? If Shackleton's shoulder has been bothering him then it's likely Byram, who was good on Sunday, retains his place.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNmNGM5ZWY3LTczZDQtNDIyYi04Y2QwLWE2MzQ2NWEzZGE4NzpkZDZlZTYyZC1iZGU1LTQxMzAtYjkyYi1lYWQzZTAzMGRhZjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Sam Byram
This one has a question mark. How prepared is Byram for two games in such a short space of time? If Shackleton's shoulder has been bothering him then it's likely Byram, who was good on Sunday, retains his place. Photo: Alex Caparros
![A player with little to worry about when it comes to his starting place right now. He was rock solid against Millwall and has settled into life at Leeds well.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMxMjcwNDU2LWYwZWMtNDkzNi05ZDk0LTQyZjZkZjM1YmFkYjo0ZGE3NWYzMi02NjM3LTQyZmQtYWZiNi1hZWYzODQ1MWRhMjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Joe Rodon
A player with little to worry about when it comes to his starting place right now. He was rock solid against Millwall and has settled into life at Leeds well. Photo: George Wood
![His partnership with Rodon has had some time to settle and Struijk can take confidence from passing the Millwall test as he did. It would feel harsh for him to be dropped for Cooper right now.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkwMDJmZGI0LTk4MTAtNGRlYi04YzEwLWI5ZWFjYjhiMDJhODpkNjI4Y2M2YS01NGQ2LTRlYjQtYTQ0Ni1iZGMzMjc0NmM1Y2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Pascal Struijk
His partnership with Rodon has had some time to settle and Struijk can take confidence from passing the Millwall test as he did. It would feel harsh for him to be dropped for Cooper right now. Photo: Jess Hornby
![Another slight question mark. Ampadu took a whack at Millwall but Farke hopes he will be fine to play. If he's fit enough, he starts every game given his form so far.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE0NDliOGJhLTE5YmEtNGY1MS05ZTUxLTRjY2Q0MDYzY2Q5Mzo1YjVjNjBkOS04ZWMwLTRmMzAtOTBkNy1lN2QxZjk5YzU5OGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Ethan Ampadu
Another slight question mark. Ampadu took a whack at Millwall but Farke hopes he will be fine to play. If he's fit enough, he starts every game given his form so far. Photo: George Wood