Leeds vs Norwich live stream: How to watch EFL Championship playoff semi-final second leg online and on TV today, team news

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The Leeds vs Norwich live stream today is the second leg of a fascinating EFL Championship playoff semi-final, with a place at Wembley tantalizingly close for the winner in the search of Premier League soccer next season — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

The teams are in and Leeds make one change from the first leg as Joel Piroe comes in for Sam Byram, which means that Archie Gray should revert to right-back after playing as a No10 last time out. Otherwise, it's as you were for the Whites, with Crysencio Summerville, Georginio Ruter and Wilfried Gnonto all starting in attack, with Welsh duo Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon center-backs. Joe Gelhardt is on the bench.

Norwich, meanwhile, also make one change as forward Ashley Barnes wins his fitness battle to be included from the start, with Borja Sainz dropping to the bench. That means top scorer Josh Sargent continues up front, with Gabriel Sara and impressive youngster Jonathan Rowe in support. Ben Gibson and Shane Duffy start, as expected in defense, with Angus Gunn in goal.

Leeds vs Norwich live stream, Date, Time, Channels

Leeds vs Norwich live stream takes place today (Thursday, May 16).
Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. AEST (May 17)
• U.S. — Watch on ESPN Plus
• U.K.  Watch on Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Leeds' 15-game unbeaten run to begin 2024 raised hopes of an immediate Premier League return but Daniel Farke's side blew up just when it mattered most. Winning just four points from their final 16 available, United had to make do with third place and a playoff spot. Forward Wilfried Gnonto felt aggrieved at not being awarded a first-half penalty but despite the presence of Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, they had to settle for a draw and rely on second-leg home advantage.

Some 17 points behind their playoff opponents in the regular season with just one win from their final five outings, sixth-place Norwich went toe-to-toe with Leeds in the first leg with goalkeeper Angus Gunn and experienced center-back duo Shane Duffy and Ben Gibson impressing. The Canaries will be sweating on the fitness of 16-goal top scorer Josh Sargent in the Elland Road bear pit, with the U.S. international forced off at the weekend with a knock. Up against former boss Farke, City are desperate to avoid a third successive season in the second tier.

Both teams will want to secure an advantage ahead of the second leg later this week, so read on to find out you can watch a Leeds vs Norwich live stream wherever you are today. Plus, make sure you don’t miss any of the EPL action with our how to watch Premier League live streams guide.

Watch Leeds vs Norwich from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the soccer on your usual subscription?

You can still watch Leeds vs Norwich live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.S. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head your service that's showing the soccer and watch the game.

Watch Leeds vs Norwich in the U.S.

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch a Leeds vs Norwich live stream on ESPN Plus through the ESPN App on a range of devices. While an ESPN Plus subscription does not give you access to regular ESPN content, it will grant you access to thousands of live events, original shows and series that can't be found anywhere else (not even on the standard ESPN service). ESPN+ is available for $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year.

Even better, ESPN Plus is available in a bundle with both Hulu and Disney Plus for $24.99 a month. That gets you all of the ESPN Plus events, the best Hulu shows such as "The Dropout" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", as well as the Disney Plus library of classic Disney and Star Wars content.

If you already use ESPN Plus but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Leeds vs Norwich live stream by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

Watch Leeds vs Norwich in the U.K.

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Sky Sports hosts the Leeds vs Norwich live stream in the U.K., so if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £22/month to add those channels. The game will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

Whichever package you go for, you'll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, as long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.

Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a dish. Prices start at £14/month for the TV, plus a Sky sub on top of that.

If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £11.99 or month-long access for £34.99. 

All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the UK, you can still follow a Leeds vs Norwich live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN

Watch Leeds vs Norwich in Canada

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Canadians can watch a Leeds vs Norwich live stream on DAZN

DAZN currently costs $24.99 CAD per month, although you can save a little by buying annually ($224.99 CAD). If you're unfamiliar, DAZN has apps on pretty much every single streaming platform out there. 

Canadians stuck abroad who want to access their usual DAZN account can use a VPN such as NordVPN.

Watch Leeds vs Norwich in Australia

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If you want to watch the Leeds vs Norwich live stream from Australia, you'll need access to beIN Sports. This can be added to your TV package, or you can sign up for beIN as a separate subscription costing $14.99 per month or $149 per year.

As well as the EFL Championship, beIN Sports has the rights to Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga football, Pro14 rugby, and ATP and WTA tennis.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use NordVPN to watch all the action on your travels as if you were back home.

Watch Leeds vs Norwich in New Zealand

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The Leeds vs Norwich live stream will be shown on beIN Sports — the exclusive rights holder to EFL Championship soccer in New Zealand. Sky Subscribers can add beIN to their existing package for an additional $31.99 a month. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.

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