Huddersfield Town lead Yorkshire Post Team of the Week with three players and manager

Huddersfield Town dominate the first Yorkshire Post Team of the Week for November, with three players and manager Martin Drury selected in a 3-4-3 formation. Six clubs are represented in the XI, which also includes players from Barnsley, Hull City, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.

  • Selection: Huddersfield Town have three players and the manager in the XI.
  • Formation: 3-4-3.
  • Clubs represented: Huddersfield Town, Barnsley, Hull City, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday.
  • Manager: Martin Drury (Huddersfield Town).
  • Key performers: Joe Low and Sean Roughan (Huddersfield), Oli McBurnie (Hull City), Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough).

Confirmed line-up

The Yorkshire Post Team of the Week is set up in a 3-4-3 formation and features the following players:

Goalkeeper

Cieran Slicker (Barnsley): Making up for lost time following injury and showed his importance as the 10-man Reds chiselled out a gutsy point against Oxford.

Defenders

Jubril Okedina (Barnsley): Strong defensive performance when he was thrown on at an early juncture following Jack Shepherd's dismissal. Commanding.

Joe Low (Huddersfield Town): Scored a magnificent overhead kick to put Town in front at Bradford, even if the celebration left a fair bit to be desired. At the other end, he stayed resolute and strong on a memorable afternoon for him.

Sean Roughan (Huddersfield Town): Wretched in this fixture last term, the former Lincoln City man was terrific almost 14 months on at Valley Parade. He crowned a fine display with a top-notch assist for Town's third.

Midfielders

Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United): Posed Wrexham marker Issa Kabore no end of problems in a sizzling display as United claimed an important three points on home soil.

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough): Class day against Charlton, which started when he opened the scoring. His ball for Boro's second was exquisite.

Tim Iroegbunam (Hull City): Showed why City were so keen to sign him in the summer with a dynamic display against Ipswich, crowned by a goal in just his second league start.

Cameron Humphreys (Huddersfield Town): The stand-in Terriers captain was at the heart of it on derby day and was an influential figure, especially in the second half.

Forwards

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Sheffield Wednesday): Burst back into life after a quiet couple of matches and scored a neat goal against Blackpool, his fourth in seven matches for the Owls.

Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough): Never far away from the headlines, let's face it. Grabbed a brace to take his season's tally to 15 - the same amount that Boro's top-scorer recorded last season. His second was a peach.

Oli McBurnie (Hull City): Zestful performance against Ipswich and showed his importance with an assist and a fine free-kick.

Manager

Martin Drury (Huddersfield Town): Guided his side to a memorable derby victory at Bradford City.

The numbers

  • 3 Huddersfield Town players in the XI (Joe Low, Sean Roughan, Cameron Humphreys).
  • 3 different clubs with two players each: Barnsley (Slicker, Okedina), Hull City (Iroegbunam, McBurnie), Middlesbrough (Berhalter, Lankshear).
  • 15 Will Lankshear's season's tally after his brace, matching Boro's top-scorer from last season.
  • 4 Davis Keillor-Dunn's goal tally in seven matches for Sheffield Wednesday.
  • 10 men Barnsley had when they earned a point against Oxford, with Cieran Slicker impressing.

Why Huddersfield Town dominate the Team of the Week

Joe Low and Sean Roughan were pillars of Huddersfield's derby-day victory at Bradford City. Low's overhead kick opened the scoring, while Roughan's assist for the third capped a performance that erased memories of a poor display in the same fixture last season. Cameron Humphreys, standing in as captain, controlled the midfield, especially after half-time.

Manager Martin Drury takes the coaching nod for orchestrating the win. His decision to deploy Low in an advanced role at set-pieces paid off spectacularly, and the team's resilience after taking the lead was evident. The Terriers' dominance in this XI reflects their growing momentum under Drury.

Elsewhere, Will Lankshear continues to justify the hype at Middlesbrough, his brace against Charlton taking him to 15 for the season—a tally already matching Boro's top scorer from the previous campaign. His second goal was a standout individual effort. Oli McBurnie and Tim Iroegbunam ensured Hull City were represented after an impressive win over Ipswich, with Iroegbunam scoring on just his second league start.

Talking points

  • Should Joe Low's overhead kick be considered the goal of the season so far in the Championship? It was a moment of pure brilliance that lit up the derby.
  • Barnsley's Cieran Slicker and Jubril Okedina showed tremendous character to earn a point with 10 men—does this XI undervalue their defensive grit?
  • Will Lankshear's 15-goal haul already equals Boro's top scorer from last season—is he the best striker in the league right now?
  • Huddersfield's three selections and manager award reflect their derby win, but are other clubs being overlooked?

What happens next

Huddersfield Town will look to build on their derby triumph when they return to league action, while the other selected players will aim to maintain their form in the coming fixtures. The next Yorkshire Post Team of the Week will be announced after the weekend's matches.

Frequently asked questions

Who is in the Yorkshire Post Team of the Week?

The XI includes Cieran Slicker, Jubril Okedina, Joe Low, Sean Roughan, Romelle Donovan, Sebastian Berhalter, Tim Iroegbunam, Cameron Humphreys, Davis Keillor-Dunn, Will Lankshear, and Oli McBurnie, with Martin Drury as manager.

Which club has the most players in the Team of the Week?

Huddersfield Town have the most representatives with three players (Joe Low, Sean Roughan, Cameron Humphreys) and manager Martin Drury.

What formation is the Team of the Week?

The team is set up in a 3-4-3 formation.

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