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Leeds looking forward to historic Wanderers clash amidst promotion push

Though their attention remains firmly on securing promotion to the Premier League this season, Leeds United are already looking forward to an off-season clash against Western Sydney Wanderers.

The game, to be played on July 20, will be the first football match played at Bankwest Stadium making the friendly fixture of increased importance for both teams.

With Leeds currently second in the Championship and vying for automatic promotion to the Premier League, the club is focused on the task at hand but admit the Wanderers match looms as an exciting experience.

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"We have a lot to focus on in England for the next five weeks, but as soon as our season ends, we will be able to start looking forward to our trip to Australia and being involved in the first football game to be played at the Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta,” Leeds captain Liam Cooper said.