Leeds United against Portsmouth

Leeds have five minutes to get an equaliser, but Smith gives away a needless free kick deep in his own half.

Hislop makes a quite breathtaking save to deny substitute Barmby at his near post. That was one of the saves of the season without a doubt.

The Leeds fans are willing their team forward and it is all Leeds now, with Pompey simply happy to clear their lines.

That was Harte 13th penalty of his Leeds career and that sets up an exciting finale to this crucial match.

Harte prepares to take it and he scores, sending Hislop the wrong way. GOAL.

Leeds appear to have been given a penalty following a free kick. Referee Renee has consulted his assistant and has spotted a foul by Primus on Duberry.

The home fans are still giving their team good support from the terraces.

Harry Redknapp brings on Kevin Harper for man of the match Stone.

A great chance for Leeds after Smith flicks on Lennon's right-wing cross, but Milner, under no pressure, shoots horribly high and wide from the edge of the box.

Leeds have only one home Premiership game left this season, against Charlton Athletic, while they finish their season at Chelsea.

Portsmouth appear to have weathered that brief Leeds storm and with just 15 minutes to go, it is looking bleak for the home team.

Another corner for Leeds, but when the ball breaks to McPhail on their right, he shoots straight at Hislop when a cross would surely have been a better option.

The corner is cleared by Pompey at the near post, and the visitors are bringing on veteran striker Teddy Sheringham for LuaLua.

Finally, some Leeds pressure, with De Zeeuw getting his head to a fabulous centre by McPhail with Smith waiting at the back post ready for a tap-in.

Leeds make their final substitution of the game, bringing on youngster Aaron Lennon for Radebe.

Pennant curls it to the back post, the ball is headed up into the air and the referee blows for the inevitable free kick for a foul on Hislop.

Leeds win a free kick in a dangerous position following a foul on Milner by De Zeeuw and Pennant stands over it by the corner flag.

Again, another cross from the Leeds right sails straight into the grateful hands of Hislop.

Barmby gets his first touch since coming on, feeding Kelly, whose deep, looping cross is easily claimed by Hislop.

Pompey look like they could score every time they attack this brittle home defence, but luckily for Leeds, Yakubu runs the ball out of play for a goal kick.

Lua Lua almost goes through the entire Leeds back four, only for Kelly to deny him with a last-ditch tackle.

Pennant takes the free kick, but fails to get enough power behind it to trouble Hislop, who collects it easily at his near post.

A disappointing corner results in Leeds breaking upfield, where Smith is fouled, giving them a free kick some 25 yards out.

Taylor puts in a devilish centre that Caldwell does well to clear for a corner. Yet more Pompey pressure.

Free kick to Portsmouth in their own half for a late tackle by Harte on the outstanding Stone.

Half an hour to go, and it's looking particulary bleak for Leeds, who appear to have run out of attacking ideas.

Pompey's Smertin picks up a caution, while Leeds's Barmby enters the fray for 21-year-old Johnson, who has looked a little out of his depth today.

Popmey are now playing keep ball, almost teasing the home side, who are about to bring on Nick Barmby.

A win today would take Portsmouth on to 40 points, a great effort and realistically they would need just the one point to survive.

Harte has a chance to put Portsmouth under pressure with a free kick, but amazingly he hits it out on the full. Very poor delivery from the Republic of Ireland international left-back.

Milner gets to the by-line, but his cross is disappointing and is easily cleared by the Popmey defence. It is looking despearte for Leeds.

Yakubu is down injured after a clash of heads with Radebe, but he appears to have recovered.

Smith fouls Stefanovic and Pompey and are not hurrying to take the free kick.

Leeds have a corner, looking to hit back immediately, but Pennant collects a short corner, and then shoots high over the bar.

Dreadful defending from Leeds, with Lua Lua left virtually unmarked after Robisnon had kept out the first header, and the striker was never going to miss from there.

Pompey break upfield with pace and win a corner, from which Lua Lua stoops to make it 2-0. GOAL.

A good run by Smith, but he is closed down by the Pompey defence on the edge of the area. A real urgency by the home team though at the start of the second period.

We understand that skipper Matteo was substituted with a hip injury - yet another unwanted injury for Gray.

A win today for the visitors would virtually guarantee their Premiership safety.

Lua Lua closes down Robinson, who is forced to clear for a throw-in.

The second half starts with Pompey now kicking from left to right.

Leeds have made one change at the break, bringing on Stephen McPhail for Dominic Matteo.

That is half-time, with Portsmouth deservedly leading 1-0 thanks to Yakubu's fifth strike in his last six games.

The fourth official indicates that there will be one minute of added time at the end of the first half.

Portsmouth break quickly from their own half, and Stone is presented with a golden opportunity to kill the match off, but shoots straight at Robinson.

Leeds take the free kick quickly and Pennant gets to the by-line, but his cross evades everyone in the centre, before being put out for a corner by Stefanovic.

Leeds win a free kick following a foul on the ever-willing Smith.

That was Leeds's 68th booking of the Premiership season - more than any other team.

Right-back Gary Kelly is booked for a tackle from behind on Lomano Lua Lua.

Leeds are now starting to give the ball away in dangerous areas and Pompey look untroubled up to now.

Quashie has a shot from distance that fails to trouble Robinson.

The home team are really missing the suspended Viduka.

Hislop comes to claim a right-wing cross from Milner to relieve the pressure on his back four.

Almost a mix-up between Robinson and Duberry, but the England international keeper helps out his defender.

Smith tries an audacious effort from 35 yards out, which not surprisingly goes high over the bar.

The visiting supporters are giving their side great support as we come up to half-time.

A defeat today would seriously damage Leeds's hopes of staying in the Premiership.

Duberry is injured and receiving treatment, which will be a big worry for manager Eddie Gray, but he is now up on his feet.

Leeds really should have drawn level following a right-wing corner, but after Johnson's near-post header is blocked on the line, Duberry somehow fires the ball over the bar with the goal at his mercy.

Leeds claim a free kick on the edge of the box for a foul on Smith by Primus, but the defender clearly won the ball and referee Renee waves away their protests.

Clearly the 1-0 win against champions Manchester United last week has given the visitors a lot of confidence.

Lots of anxiety noticeable, both on and off the pitch.

Free kick to Leeds deep in their own half, but Linvoy Primus rises well to head clear. Leeds have not won having fallen behind all season.

It could have been 2-0, with yet again all the danger coming down the Portsmouth right, but Robinson reacts well to intercept, otherwise Yakubu would have had a tap-in.

The match is now being played entirely in the Leeds half, with everything going through Russia international captain Smertin.

Leeds are forced to defend a deep cross to the back post by Taylor, and Pompey look the domiant side.

Smith and Taylor have a coming together which referee Uriah Renee calms down.

More Pompey pressure, but Stone just fails to get enough height on his cross with Yakubu waiting unmarked at the back post, and Robinson collects.

Caldwell gets booked for a cynical foul on the lively Yakubu, who was threatening to go through on goal. From the resulting free kick, Stone shoots straight at Robinson.

Again the corner drifts too deep and Pompey easily deal with it.

A close call for Leeds as Matt Taylor beats Smith to a dangerous curling centre and concedes a corner.

The ball breaks to Lucas Radebe in the middle of the park, but the former Leeds skipper blazes the ball high over the bar.

Only Wolves have a worse defensive record in the League than Leeds.

Smith tests Hislpo with a weak shot when a cross would have been a better option.

Portsmouth should be 2-0 up after a scramble in the six-yard box results in defender De Zeeuw firing wastefully over the bar when it appeared easier to score. A bad miss that could prove crucial come the final whistle.

Portsmouth win a corner following a poor clearance ffrom Michael Dubbery.

Jermain Pennant tries to get to the by-line, but Stefanovic heads clear at the near post.

Ian Harte stands behind the set-piece, but it is blocked by Alexei Smertin in the Pompey wall.

Yet another free kick for the home team for a foul on Smith.

Leeds are stunned - it is the first time the visitors have been out of their own half. Leeds have a free kick in a dangerous position though, but it is sent straight out on the full.

Pompey have scored, Steve Stone flighting a great centre to the back post and Yakubu places his header past Paul Robinson.

Portsmouth have only won one of their 17 away games in the Premiership this season and are strugglingh to even get out of their own half.

James Milner is put through by young Simon Johnson, but the angle is too tight and Hislop makes a smart stop down by his near post.

Dejan Stefanovic is fouled by Alan Smith on the edge of the area, and Popmey win yet another pressure-relieving free kick.

Steve Caldwell handles from the resulting corner and Pompey win a free kick.

Leeds have started in a positive fashion, putting the visitors under pressure from the start and have won a dangerous free kick, that is touched behind for a corner by Shaka Hislop.

There is a cracking atmosphere inside the ground, as Gary Kelly swings in a cross that James Milner heads out for a goal kick.

Leeds get the game under way, kicking from left to right.

Welcome to Leeds United against Portsmouth at Elland Road, a crucial relegation six-pointer. Leeds are without the suspended Mark Viduka, while Pompey arrive in Yorkshire having collected 13 points from a possible 15 recently and manager Harry Redknapp has opted to play Nigel Quashie instead of Eyal Berkovic in midfield.

It's the battle at the bottom as Leeds United face Portsmouth. Eddie Gray's side know that anything but three points today could well spell the end for the Ellnd Road outfit. Join us at the horribly early hour of 11.30 BST for live commentary

Pennant curls it to the back post, the ball is headed up into the air and the referee blows for the inevitable free kick for a foul on Hislop.

Leeds win a free kick in a dangerous position following a foul on Milner by De Zeeuw and Pennant stands over it by the corner flag.

Again, another cross from the Leeds right sails straight into the grateful hands of Hislop.

Barmby gets his first touch since coming on, feeding Kelly, whose deep, looping cross is easily claimed by Hislop.

Pompey look like they could score every time they attack this brittle home defence, but luckily for Leeds, Yakubu runs the ball out of play for a goal kick.

Lua Lua almost goes through the entire Leeds back four, only for Kelly to deny him with a last-ditch tackle.

Pennant takes the free kick, but fails to get enough power behind it to trouble Hislop, who collects it easily at his near post.

A disappointing corner results in Leeds breaking upfield, where Smith is fouled, giving them a free kick some 25 yards out.

Taylor puts in a devilish centre that Caldwell does well to clear for a corner. Yet more Pompey pressure.

Free kick to Portsmouth in their own half for a late tackle by Harte on the outstanding Stone.

Half an hour to go, and it's looking particulary bleak for Leeds, who appear to have run out of attacking ideas.

Pompey's Smertin picks up a caution, while Leeds's Barmby enters the fray for 21-year-old Johnson, who has looked a little out of his depth today.

Popmey are now playing keep ball, almost teasing the home side, who are about to bring on Nick Barmby.

A win today would take Portsmouth on to 40 points, a great effort and realistically they would need just the one point to survive.

Harte has a chance to put Portsmouth under pressure with a free kick, but amazingly he hits it out on the full. Very poor delivery from the Republic of Ireland international left-back.

Milner gets to the by-line, but his cross is disappointing and is easily cleared by the Popmey defence. It is looking despearte for Leeds.

Yakubu is down injured after a clash of heads with Radebe, but he appears to have recovered.

Smith fouls Stefanovic and Pompey and are not hurrying to take the free kick.

Leeds have a corner, looking to hit back immediately, but Pennant collects a short corner, and then shoots high over the bar.

Dreadful defending from Leeds, with Lua Lua left virtually unmarked after Robisnon had kept out the first header, and the striker was never going to miss from there.

Pompey break upfield with pace and win a corner, from which Lua Lua stoops to make it 2-0. GOAL.

A good run by Smith, but he is closed down by the Pompey defence on the edge of the area. A real urgency by the home team though at the start of the second period.

We understand that skipper Matteo was substituted with a hip injury - yet another unwanted injury for Gray.

A win today for the visitors would virtually guarantee their Premiership safety.

Lua Lua closes down Robinson, who is forced to clear for a throw-in.

The second half starts with Pompey now kicking from left to right.

Leeds have made one change at the break, bringing on Stephen McPhail for Dominic Matteo.

That is half-time, with Portsmouth deservedly leading 1-0 thanks to Yakubu's fifth strike in his last six games.

The fourth official indicates that there will be one minute of added time at the end of the first half.

Portsmouth break quickly from their own half, and Stone is presented with a golden opportunity to kill the match off, but shoots straight at Robinson.

Leeds take the free kick quickly and Pennant gets to the by-line, but his cross evades everyone in the centre, before being put out for a corner by Stefanovic.

Leeds win a free kick following a foul on the ever-willing Smith.

That was Leeds's 68th booking of the Premiership season - more than any other team.

Right-back Gary Kelly is booked for a tackle from behind on Lomano Lua Lua.

Leeds are now starting to give the ball away in dangerous areas and Pompey look untroubled up to now.

Quashie has a shot from distance that fails to trouble Robinson.

The home team are really missing the suspended Viduka.

Hislop comes to claim a right-wing cross from Milner to relieve the pressure on his back four.

Almost a mix-up between Robinson and Duberry, but the England international keeper helps out his defender.

Smith tries an audacious effort from 35 yards out, which not surprisingly goes high over the bar.

The visiting supporters are giving their side great support as we come up to half-time.

A defeat today would seriously damage Leeds's hopes of staying in the Premiership.

Duberry is injured and receiving treatment, which will be a big worry for manager Eddie Gray, but he is now up on his feet.

Leeds really should have drawn level following a right-wing corner, but after Johnson's near-post header is blocked on the line, Duberry somehow fires the ball over the bar with the goal at his mercy.

Leeds claim a free kick on the edge of the box for a foul on Smith by Primus, but the defender clearly won the ball and referee Renee waves away their protests.

Clearly the 1-0 win against champions Manchester United last week has given the visitors a lot of confidence.

Lots of anxiety noticeable, both on and off the pitch.

Free kick to Leeds deep in their own half, but Linvoy Primus rises well to head clear. Leeds have not won having fallen behind all season.

It could have been 2-0, with yet again all the danger coming down the Portsmouth right, but Robinson reacts well to intercept, otherwise Yakubu would have had a tap-in.

The match is now being played entirely in the Leeds half, with everything going through Russia international captain Smertin.

Leeds are forced to defend a deep cross to the back post by Taylor, and Pompey look the domiant side.

Smith and Taylor have a coming together which referee Uriah Renee calms down.

More Pompey pressure, but Stone just fails to get enough height on his cross with Yakubu waiting unmarked at the back post, and Robinson collects.

Caldwell gets booked for a cynical foul on the lively Yakubu, who was threatening to go through on goal. From the resulting free kick, Stone shoots straight at Robinson.

Again the corner drifts too deep and Pompey easily deal with it.

A close call for Leeds as Matt Taylor beats Smith to a dangerous curling centre and concedes a corner.

The ball breaks to Lucas Radebe in the middle of the park, but the former Leeds skipper blazes the ball high over the bar.

Only Wolves have a worse defensive record in the League than Leeds.

Smith tests Hislpo with a weak shot when a cross would have been a better option.

Portsmouth should be 2-0 up after a scramble in the six-yard box results in defender De Zeeuw firing wastefully over the bar when it appeared easier to score. A bad miss that could prove crucial come the final whistle.

Portsmouth win a corner following a poor clearance ffrom Michael Dubbery.

Jermain Pennant tries to get to the by-line, but Stefanovic heads clear at the near post.

Ian Harte stands behind the set-piece, but it is blocked by Alexei Smertin in the Pompey wall.

Yet another free kick for the home team for a foul on Smith.

Leeds are stunned - it is the first time the visitors have been out of their own half. Leeds have a free kick in a dangerous position though, but it is sent straight out on the full.

Pompey have scored, Steve Stone flighting a great centre to the back post and Yakubu places his header past Paul Robinson.

Portsmouth have only won one of their 17 away games in the Premiership this season and are strugglingh to even get out of their own half.

James Milner is put through by young Simon Johnson, but the angle is too tight and Hislop makes a smart stop down by his near post.

Dejan Stefanovic is fouled by Alan Smith on the edge of the area, and Popmey win yet another pressure-relieving free kick.

Steve Caldwell handles from the resulting corner and Pompey win a free kick.

Leeds have started in a positive fashion, putting the visitors under pressure from the start and have won a dangerous free kick, that is touched behind for a corner by Shaka Hislop.

There is a cracking atmosphere inside the ground, as Gary Kelly swings in a cross that James Milner heads out for a goal kick.

Leeds get the game under way, kicking from left to right.

Welcome to Leeds United against Portsmouth at Elland Road, a crucial relegation six-pointer. Leeds are without the suspended Mark Viduka, while Pompey arrive in Yorkshire having collected 13 points from a possible 15 recently and manager Harry Redknapp has opted to play Nigel Quashie instead of Eyal Berkovic in midfield.

It's the battle at the bottom as Leeds United face Portsmouth. Eddie Gray's side know that anything but three points today could well spell the end for the Ellnd Road outfit. Join us at the horribly early hour of 11.30 BST for live commentary