LUKE AYLING NEWS

Ayling joins Middlesbrough on loan from Leeds Luke Ayling has joined Middlesbrough on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2023-24 season from Championship rivals Leeds United. The Athle...

JANUARY 10, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leeds 1-1 West Brom: Luke Ayling earns point for hosts but wait continues for first Championship win of season Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Leeds United and West Brom at Elland Road; Luke Ayling equalise...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • SKY.COM

Three shots in season finale Ayling had three shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Ayling took three shots (all off target), whipped in three crosses (one accurate) and won three tackles in Sunday's season finale. He had a decent season for Leeds with three goal contributions (two goals and one assist) in 29 appearances (22 starts). The Leeds defense struggled though, and Ayling only kept two clean sheets for the second straight season after recording 11 in 2020.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Ayling scored from his only shot and won four of his five tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

Impact Ayling stuck in the rebound after a Nick Pope save to score his second of the season and also ranked first for tackles won. Despite his goal, the defender has not been getting into attacking positions down the right as regularly as he did previously, with only two attempted crosses in the two games since Sam Allardyce took over as manager.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Well rounded on Tuesday Ayling took two off target shots, crossed four times inaccurately, blocked a shot, made two interceptions, two tackles and a clearance during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City...

Impact Ayling was a part of the Leeds back line that conceded one goal during Tuesday's draw. The defender put in a well rounded shift, tying for the team-high in shots while being second on the club in crosses, interceptions and blocks.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Ayling had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact Ayling had a decent performance Sunday despite the 5-1 loss. He whipped in five crosses, created one chance and took one off-target shot on the attack. Defensively, he won all three of his attempted tackles, intercepted four passes and made four clearances in his 90 minutes of action

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Wolves Ayling scored one goal on one shot, made six clearances, won two of four tackles attempted and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 4-2 win at Wolves.

Impact Ayling scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 49th minute off a corner taken by Marc Roca. It was the only shot Ayling took in the match, and he added two inaccurate crosses to his attacking output. He played well defensively too, winning two of his four attempted tackles and making six clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card for a bad foul in the 24th minute, his second booking of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds boosts EPL survival hopes in 4-2 win at Wolverhampton

Rasmus Kristensen scored just seconds after coming on and Leeds withstood a late comeback to beat Wolverhampton 4-2 and move out of the Premier League relegation zone

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Active display against Chelsea Ayling had one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and made four tackles (two won) during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chelsea.

Impact Ayling had one of his most balanced outputs so far this season, with nice contributions on both ends of the pitch. Offense is usually the right-back's calling card from a fantasy perspective but he can also be a very productive players defensively. Once Ayling starts having more two-way performances like this one, his fantasy value will be matched by few players at his position.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six aerials for clean sheet Ayling had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Brentford.

Impact Ayling also mounted five tackles (three won), six aerials won, three clearances and three fouls drawn on the defensive side of the ball and with a fantastic effort helped for his team's second clean sheet in four matches. The full-back has started in all four of those fixtures and his good play should keep him in the lineup for the time being.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in cup Ayling went 90 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 Carabao Cup loss to Wolves.

Impact Ayling was involved throughout, going the full 90 in central defense in the Carabao Cup. The defender has seen limited minutes since returning from a long-term injury and made just his second start Wednesday. Rasmus Kristensen likely remains the preferred option at right-back, as he has held onto the starting role even with Ayling's return.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working up fitness Ayling has featured off the bench in each of the last three matches, totaling 48 minutes.

Impact Ayling has been training fully for about a month now and figures to come into the starting XI soon. Rasmus Kristensen has played well, but Ayling is still assumed to be the preferred option at right-back if not somewhere else on the pitch, at least when fully fit. Prior to his injury, Ayling was a regular in the starting XI, starting 26 contests last season and all 38 the prior campaign.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes with U21s Ayling started and went 81 minutes in Friday's match with the U21s.

Impact Ayling should be ready to start following the international break, as that'll mean almost a full month of complete health, as Leeds had two matches postponed. Ayling figures to move right back into the starting XI, though it's a wonder what will happen to Rasmus Kristensen, who started the season well.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toney scores hat trick, Marsch sees red in Brentford 5-2 win

Ivan Toney can’t miss

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Back on training pitch Ayling (knee) has begun individual training work Thursday, posting on social media, "Been a long time since I've been able to post a picture of me with a ball at my feet! Getting s...

Impact The fact that Ayling has yet to take part in team training sessions indicates he is still a way off from getting back onto the pitch but he is certainly heading in the right direction. Considering the defender started all 64 of his appearances over the previous two seasons, he should probably be considered a lock to reclaim a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to train soon Ayling (knee) is "ahead of schedule" and is hoping to train in a couple weeks, according to manager Jesse Marsch.

Impact Ayling was given an original timeline around September and that still looks to be the case. He'll hope to train by the end of the month and if all goes well, he'll be an option to start in a month. Until he's ready, Rasmus Kristensen is expected to feature at right-back for Leeds.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out after knee surgery Ayling will miss up to four months after undergoing knee surgery, according to the team.

Impact Ayling originally suffered the injury in September and then missed a couple months after having a minor surgery. After playing a few more months, he got the surgery he probably should've originally received and he'll be back to the pitch in August or September. For him, the hope is that he'll be playing for Leeds in the Premier League. Once again, he was a rock for Leeds, compiling two goals, two assists, 31 crosses and 74 tackles in 26 starts this season.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Leeds loses 3-0 to Chelsea, stays in EPL bottom three

Leeds was hampered by another first-half red card and lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea to remain rooted in the Premier League’s relegation zone heading into the final week of the season

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Sterling puts City 3 points clear of Liverpool in title bid

Raheem Sterling's two goals started and ended Manchester City's 5-0 rout of Newcastle that regained top spot in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's team

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Nketiah boosts Arsenal's CL bid, sends Leeds into drop zone

Arsenal’s five-season exile from the Champions League is closer to ending after Eddie Nketiah’s double secured a 2-1 victory over Leeds to strengthen the team's hold on fourth plac...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent off Sunday Ayling was shown a straight red card in the first half of Sunday's match with Arsenal.

Impact Ayling was shown a red card following a VAR review for serious foul play. The red card likely means that the season is over for the defender pending if the sending off results in a three match ban, which Leeds will likely appeal.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Leeds in clearances Ayling crossed once inaccurately, made four tackles (winning two) and three clearances during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Ayling was a part of the Leeds back line that conceded four goals on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Leeds with three clearances in the loss.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE