Leeds United lead way in Yorkshire Team of the Week as Middlesbrough and Hull City also represented
Leeds United lead the parade in our latest Yorkshire Post Team of the Week in the early knockings of 2026.
Despite a weather-hit weekend, with the derby between Bradford City and Rotherham United falling victim to the elements, six clubs are represented in our XI and who is the manager?
Goalkeeper
Came in from the cold to be the penalty hero for the Tigers with two key shoot-out saves against Blackburn Rovers.
Defence
Grant Horton (Harrogate Town)
A 'very impressive' debut according to his manager Simon Weaver, with the League of Ireland signing excelling at Crewe.
Jaka Bijol (Leeds United)
A regular in this line-up of late and produced another commanding showing in the FA Cup at Derby, alongside an assist.
Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United)
Dropped back with the minimum of fuss with a typically assertive Ampadu display at Pride Park.
Joe Low (Huddersfield Town)
Strong on his first-team return and didn't deserve to be on the losing side at Stockport.
Murray Wallace (Huddersfield Town)
Like Low, could consider himself very unfortunate to be heading home as a loser from Edgeley Park.
Midfield
Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)
A Premier League player in waiting, Hackney didn't disappoint at Fulham and his display was headlined by a well-taken goal.
Ilia Gruev (Leeds United)
Rock-solid showing in the middle of the park at Pride Park.
Attackers
David Akintola (Hull City)
Produced a lively cameo from the bench, which saw him hit the bar and score a penalty.
Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
A stylish performance, even in defeat, for Boro's rejuvenated wingman.
Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers)
Convincing display marked by a deserved goal against Southampton, albeit in a losing cause.
Head coach/manager: Daniel Farke (Leeds United)