It's Derby Day as Huddersfield Town entertain West Yorkshire rivals Leeds United this afternoon in front of the SKY TV cameras at the John Smith's Stadium.

With both sides separated by just two points at the top of the SkyBet Championship table, there's more at stake than just local bragging rights.

Ahead of today's clash, David Wagner' s side sent out a real signal of intent by beating fellow promotion chasers Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 on Thursday evening.

In comparison, Garry Monk's Leeds United is a far cry from the one which lost 1-0 to Town back in September having lost just twice in the last 10 league outings.

Town hope to have Christopher Schindler , Izzy Brown and Philip Billing available – Schindler and Brown picking up knocks in the win over Brighton while Billing missed out due to illness.

For the Whites, loan signings Modou Barrow and Alfonso Pedraza are in their squad for the first time but defender Charlie Taylor is still out with an Achilles injury.

Bringing you all the pre-match news and extensive match comment and analysis is Blake Welton with expert opinion as ever from Doug Thomson – so you won't miss a thing!

Signing Out

Well that’s it for today’s LIVE Blog in what has been another sensational victory for David Wagner’s side - what a week!!

Starting with the FA Cup victory over Rochdale and finishing with today’s win against Leeds United via the stunning 3-1 result over Brighton & Hove Albion.

I think I am off to lie down in a darkened room to recuperate ahead of next week’s away trip to the Capital to face Queens Park Rangers.

Until then, keep following the Examiner website, the Examiner Town Facebook page and @ExaminerHTAFC for all the latest Town news, views and opinion.

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More on the Touchline Fracas

Have a look at our gallery of the touchline fracas that occured after Michael Hefele’s late winner for Huddersfield Town....

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David Wagner Post-Match Quotes

The Huddersfield Town boss defends his touchline antics after Michael Hefele’s last gasp winner against Leeds United.

Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Town Head Coach David Wagner joins the celebrations after Michael Hefele's winning goal.
Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Town Head Coach David Wagner joins the celebrations after Michael Hefele's winning goal.
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WATCH: Ugly touchline scenes

Have a look at our video footage captured after Michael Hefele scores his last gasp winner for Huddersfield Town.

Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Head Coach David Wagner and Leeds Manager Garry Monk clash after Michael Hefele's winning goal.
Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Head Coach David Wagner and Leeds Manager Garry Monk clash after Michael Hefele's winning goal.
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Match Report: Huddersfield Town 2 Leeds United 1

What a fantastic win - check out our on-the-whistle match report as Michael Hefele’s last gasp goal brings scenes of wild celebration....

Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Town's Izzy Brown celebrates his opening goal.
Huddersfield Town vs Leeds United, 05.02.17: Town's Izzy Brown celebrates his opening goal.
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Happy Days

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Apologies

Once again, apologies folk for the intermittent blog postings this afternoon - the internet connectivity has been dire today.

It’s been a battle but the main thing is that HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HAVE BEATEN LEEDS UNITED!!! WHAT A GAME! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!

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FT: Huddersfield Town 2 Leeds United 1

That’s it!!! The referee has blow the whistle and Huddersfield Town have another famous win!!!! Get in there!!!

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Atmosphere

The atmosphere is deafening here.....whistles from the home faithful to end the game!!!

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Added Time

The referee indicates there will be a minimum of four minutes to be added on at the end of this half....Four minutes to hold on!!!

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Aftermath

90 Minutes: Both managers are sent to the stands while both Elias Kachunga and Pontus Jansson have been booked too.

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Trouble!!!

90 Minutes: That goal prompted incredible scenes on the touchline as David Wagner’s celebration does not meet with kindness from the Leeds United dugout....a melee occurs including both sets of staff and players....

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Huddersfield Town 2 Leeds United 1

90 Minutes: Aaron Mooy’s shot is deflected off a defender into the path of Michael Hefele who taps home. Unbelievable Scenes here!!!

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GET IN THERE!!!

MICHAEL HEFELE PUTS HUDDERSFIELD TOWN IN FRONT IN THE DYING MOMENTS OF THIS GAME!!!

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IT Issues

Apologies - we’re having IT Issues this end. Bear with us - still 1-1 here.

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Substitution

82 Minutes: Pablo Hernandez is replaced by Eunan O’Kane for the visitors.

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Chance!!

81 Minutes: The ball is eventually put in the box and it’s inches wide by Kachunga, getting on the end of Schindler’s cross.

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Booking

80 Minutes: Pablo Hernandez has been shown a yellow card for a foul on Jonathan Hogg with the referee awarding a free-kick 40 yards out.

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Substitution

76 Minutes: Stuart Dallas is replaced by Mo Barrow for Leeds United

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Booking

73 Minutes: Kyle Bartley is booked for a foul on Kachunga as he tried to break.

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The Hef

72 Minutes: Michael Hefele is having a real battle today but is fairing well – good positioning from the German centre-back sees him cut out Pedraza’s cross.

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Substitutions

66 Minutes: It’s a double change for David Wagner’s men as Joe Lolley and Nahki Wells replace Rajiv van La Parra and Collin Quaner.

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End To End

64 Minutes: The ball falls to Quaner after excellent play from Izzy Brown but the forward scuffs his volley terribly. Then, Leeds break from the chance and it’s three on three but Danny Ward does well to deny Pedraza.

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Substitution

61 Minutes: Alfonso Pedraza comes on for Souleymane Doukara for Leeds United.

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Desperate Lunge!!

62 Minutes: Well worked by Town again - a superb Elias Kachunga cross is just inches too far for RVLP to reach as he makes a desperate lunge towards it.

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60 Minutes

And it’s still Huddersfield Town 1 Leeds United 1 here at the John Smith’s Stadium.

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Aaron Mooy

The midfield maestro was quiet in the first-half but he seems to have come to life in the last ten minutes - and it’s shown in Town’s play, they are starting to turn the screw here....

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Great Play!

55 Minutes: Great play sees Mooy switch the play to Van La Parra; he dances into the box but his cross intended for Kachunga is flicked away by Berardi.

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Close!!!!

53 Minutes: Kyle Bartley slices a dangerous cross from Rajiv van La Parra over his own bar - it could have gone anywhere.

Aaron Mooy takes the free-kick, he finds Chris Lowe outside the box but his shot is wildly wide of the target...

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Here's Hoping...

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