Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Nico González ↑Sean Steur 19'
32' Lewis Miley
34' Jayden Bogle (Dominic Calvert-Lewin)
45'+1 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Tarik Muharemovic)
HT
Jacob Murphy 54'
↓ Matias Fernandez-Pardo ↑Joe Willock 57'
↓ Jacob Murphy ↑Bazoumana Touré 57'
↓ Amar Dedić ↑Valentino Livramento 58'
59' Noah Okafor
72' ↓ Noah Okafor ↑Harry Wilson
72' ↓ Ao Tanaka ↑Brenden Aaronson
72' ↓ Gabriel Gudmundsson ↑Melvin Bard
78' ↓ Dominic Calvert-Lewin ↑Lukas Nmecha
↓ Lewis Miley ↑Aladji Bamba 80'
83' ↓ Jayden Bogle ↑Daniel James
88' ↓ Anton Stach ↑Sean Longstaff
Bazoumana Touré (Valentino Livramento) 90'
Valentino Livramento 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leeds
Goalkeepers
James Trafford 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
James Justin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Nico Elvedi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tarik Muharemović 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Anton Stach
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Ethan Ampadu 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Gabriel Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.4
Rating
Noah Okafor 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Michael Zetterer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Melvin Bard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amar Dedić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Malick Thiaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sven Botman 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Lewis Hall
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Lewis Miley 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Harvey Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nick Pope
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tino Livramento 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.4
Rating
Fabian Schär
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Steur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Willock
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jacob Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Miley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bazoumana Touré 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Newcastle | 4 - 3 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 08/30/2025 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 05/13/2023 | Leeds | 2 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 12/31/2022 | Newcastle | 0 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/22/2022 | Leeds | 0 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 09/17/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/26/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 12/16/2020 | Leeds | 5 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 04/14/2017 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Championship | St James' Park |
| 11/20/2016 | Leeds | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Championship | Elland Road |
Leeds Win
Newcastle Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
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Newcastle
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Leeds United Crush Newcastle in Four-Goal Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Our verdict: Leeds shattered Newcastle’s unbeaten start with a ruthless display of attacking efficiency at a rocking Elland Road.
The Early Spark
Newcastle edged possession early on, but Leeds brought an Intensity that the visitors simply couldn't handle. The Magpies tried to dictate the tempo with their 53% possession, yet the real danger constantly brewed in their own half. A bizarre own goal from Lewis Miley in the 32nd minute cracked the game wide open, shifting the Balance entirely in favor of the hosts. Elland Road erupted, sensing blood. Before Newcastle could even regroup, Jayden Bogle struck just two minutes later, finishing off a brilliant move orchestrated by Dominic Calvert-Lewin. It was a rapid one-two punch that left the visitors completely staggered and scrambling to survive the half.
The Hammer Blow
Any hopes of a second-half Newcastle revival were extinguished before the halftime whistle even blew. In stoppage time, Calvert-Lewin turned from provider to executioner, latching onto a Tarik Muharemovic pass to make it 3-0. The sheer ruthlessness of Leeds' finishing—converting 15 total shots into a devastating advantage—showcased their clinical edge. The Stakes in this mid-table clash were high for two previously unbeaten sides, but Leeds played like a team aiming for the very top. When Noah Okafor added a fourth in the 59th minute, the contest morphed into a genuine rout. Newcastle's defensive structure had completely evaporated under the relentless Yorkshire pressure.
A Late Consolation
With the match comfortably put to bed, the tempo finally dropped. Newcastle managed a late flicker of resistance, courtesy of their bench. Substitute Valentino Livramento burst forward in the 90th minute to set up fellow sub Bazoumana Touré for a late consolation strike. While it was a neat finish that showcased the Magpies' squad depth, it did nothing to alter the Upset Factor of such a lopsided scoreline between two closely matched teams. Leeds leapfrog their opponents in the table, moving forward with serious momentum, while Newcastle are left searching for answers after a brutal reality check on the road.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A ruthless Leeds attack dismantled Newcastle, turning 15 shots into four rapid goals, while a late Magpies consolation added to the final tally.
How did substitute D. Calvert-Lewin change the game?
Though actually a starter, Calvert-Lewin was the absolute difference-maker, providing an assist for Bogle and scoring himself just before halftime to kill the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Test at Elland Road
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Our verdict leans away from this being a must-watch television event, as early-season caution often leads to a cagey affair rather than a classic.
The Setup
September 14, 2026, brings two unbeaten sides together at Elland Road. Both Leeds and Newcastle have collected four points from their opening fixtures, finding their feet in the new campaign. A modest Form rating reflects this early feeling-out process. The overarching Stakes are predictably low at this stage of the regular season, meaning teams might prioritize not losing over gambling for a win. However, the away side drastically inflates the Stars rating. Newcastle arrive with serious pedigree in the middle of the park, boasting the likes of S. Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, alongside the explosive A. Gordon up front. Despite this undeniable individual quality, the overall Balance suggests the hosts have enough collective grit to keep things tight.
Key Battle
The home midfield engine room faces a daunting task against Newcastle's star-studded central trio. The visitors will look to dictate the tempo and monopolize possession. If the home side's defensive block can disrupt that passing rhythm and force turnovers in transitional moments, they can completely neutralize the away team's technical superiority.
Our Prediction
Expect a tightly contested, low-scoring draw. Neither side will want to surrender their unbeaten start. The visitors might dominate the ball, but the hosts are structurally sound enough to absorb the pressure and claim a 1-1 share of the points.