Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Leeds United FC 0 - 0 Newcastle United FC
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:26
Though Howe is without a couple of key players going forward, the Newcastle coach still has options to call upon from the bench, with Barnes and Elanga more than capable of stretching the play and causing headaches for opposing defences - especially with their pace late on. Leeds United may opt to protect the booked Gnonto and could deploy Okafor - recently arrived from AC Milan - in that position, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be looking for a chance to score his first goal for his new side, after a rather disappointing appearance against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:22
A half of few chances comes to an end at Elland Road, with Leeds and Newcastle still looking for the breakthrough that may be worth all three points. An incredibly even contest by most metrics including xG (0.47 to 0.34 for the hosts) and possession (52 to 48 per cent for the Magpies), it was the visitors who looked to create the better of the chances - only to be left disappointed by the lack of presence in front of goal. Both Livramento and Murphy delivered crosses that weren’t met by Osula, while the striker’s dangerous effort after a quarter-hour was blocked on the line by Gudmundsson. Despite failing to register a shot on target, Farke’s team were a constant threat going forward through the pace of Gnonto and James, who won a pair of potentially dangerous set-pieces that were not capitalised upon.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:22
HALF-TIME: LEEDS UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:20
The fourth official indicates four minutes will be added to the end of the half for stoppages.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:19
Schar leans back and scoops a hopeful effort towards goal that fails to dip as it floats high above the crossbar and out of play.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:16
Murphy turns and fires a powerful strike from just inside the 18-yard box that stings the palms of Perri, who pushes it behind for a corner-kick. It’s the first attempt on-target for either side, with a minute to go before added time.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:15
Ramsey hooks a cross to the far post after slipping in behind Rodon, but Murphy sends his sliding volley up and over the frame of the goal and behind for Perri to collect.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:12
Trying to prevent a counter-attack following a blocked shot from just outside the area, Gnonto hauls Osula down clumsily from behind and draws the attention of the referee - who shows the winger a yellow card.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:11
Gnonto wriggles free of Guimaraes and Trippier and lashes a left-footed effort towards goal that takes a touch off Schar before skidding behind for a corner.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:09
The first yellow card of the match is shown to Pope, for an attempt to delay the restart after coming a long way from his net to smash the ball out for a throw. In an attempt to buy more time to get back in position, the goalkeeper took a few extra touches to put it out of reach of a Leeds player looking to take advantage.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:09
Schar tries a long, raking ball to the edge of the penalty area hoping to combine with Livramento, only for Bogle to smash the ball up in the air with his right before hooking a clearing volley with his left in a coordinated effort.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:07
Struijk’s lovely pass over the top releases Gnonto, who cuts inside and brings Nmecha into play, but the striker’s layoff to Longstaff is put behind the oncoming midfielder. Looking to make amends, Longstaff and Gruev combine to win the ball back for Stach, whose effort from distance misses the target.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:04
Trippier spots the outwards run of Osula and plays a disguised ball down the right flank for the striker, who holds off Rodon’s initial challenge with a show of strength before losing possession to the backtracking Gudmundsson.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:03
There’s been nothing to separate the two sides after a half-hour played at Elland Road, with the xG difference between Leeds and Newcastle a marginal 0.03 (0.29 to 0.26 for the hosts). There’s been a combined five efforts - none of which have hit the target - while possession remains almost even, with the Magpies edging it slightly (52 to 48 per cent).
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
18:01
Trippier uses a Newcastle throw to play a give-and-go with Murphy on the right wing before delivering a cross to the edge of the six-yard box. With nobody in the vicinity to attack the delivery however, Struijk is able to nod away the danger under no pressure from the visitors.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:58
Guimaraes’ incisive pass to the right edge of the penalty area for Murphy is met by a first-time pass across the face of goal, but Gudmundsson blocks the path of Osula before Bogle puts in a far-post clearance ahead of Livramento.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:56
Tonali pulls a corner from the right flag back to Trippier, who charges towards the ball to hit a flat, first-time delivery into the penalty area that’s headed away easily by Struijk.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:54
Bogle leans back and tries to clip a pass over the top of Burn for the run of James, but Pope steps to the edge of his area to get there first.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:53
Ramsey is down in some pain after a clash with Longstaff in midfield. The Newcastle medical staff are on to tend to the midfielder - making his first start today for the Magpies - while the referee holds up play, but thankfully it appears as though he’ll be able to continue after a bit of treatment.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:52
Trippier uses a free-kick inside the centre-circle to launch a dangerous delivery to the edge of Leeds’ 18-yard box, but Stach’s backwards header gives Perri a chance to collect the ball calmly.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:50
Osula is making his first Premier League start since February 2024 for Sheffield United against Brighton and Hove Albion. Each of his last 22 appearances in the competition prior to today had come off the bench.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:50
OFF THE LINE! Livramento turns Bogle in midfield and plays a pass down the line for Ramsey, who gets to the edge of the area and picks out the feet of Osula on the penalty spot. The striker’s first touch bobbles the ball and he hits it on the half-volley to generate more power, but a well-placed Gudmundsson puts in a key block!
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:48
Burn’s pass to Guimaraes in midfield is underhit, allowing Longstaff - formerly of Newcastle - to snap into a ball-winning tackle that spreads possession to Stach. Looking to hit it back the way it came, the midfielder hits a diagonal over the top for James that sails directly behind for a goal-kick.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:47
The refereeing assistant comes back out of the tunnel to a raucous cheer from both sets of supporters, with the game set to get back under way through a Leeds throw in midfield.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:46
There’s a break in the action at Elland Road 12 minutes in, as the fourth official heads down the tunnel after signalling a communication issue. Both Howe and Farke will use the time to feed their players tactical instructions, after an even opening period of play.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:43
Gnonto shows his pace down the left wing, surging past a pair of Newcastle players before playing a leading pass to the byline for Stach, but the midfielder is beaten to the ball by Botman, who manages to keep it in play and under his control.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:42
Stach sneakily tries to wrap his free-kick around the crowd of bodies inside the 18-yard box and past the goalkeeper at his near post in an attempt to catch Pope unaware, but the effort flies harmlessly off-target.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:41
James is prevented from cutting inside with the ball by Livramento, who sticks a leg out and crashes through the back of the winger. It’s a free-kick for the hosts just over 30 yards from goal in a good position for a back-post delivery.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:40
Perri launches the ball up the field for Botman to nod down, but Stach quickly regains possession 35 yards from goal and drifts out towards the left wing. With just enough space, the midfielder digs out a low cross, but Botman is there first ahead of Nmecha.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:38
Trippier hoists a cross back into the penalty area in search of Osula following Livramento’s unmet pass across the face of goal, but the Newcastle striker is a bit too eager to get on the end of the service and fouls Gudmundsson.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:38
Ramsey threads a lovely pass through the lines for the late run of Tonali after receiving Trippier’s cutback pass, but the Italy international fails to control the ball on the 18-yard box, giving Perri a chance to clear.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:35
Newcastle make four changes to the team that lost 3-2 to Liverpool in the 10th minute of added time. Elanga drops out of the side for Botman, who starts at centre-back alongside Burn and Schar in a back three. Ramsey is given his first start for his new club due to Joelinton’s injury, while Osula and Murphy get into the attack for the suspended Anthony Gordon and Barnes respectively.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:35
(3-4-2-1): Nick Pope; Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento; Jacob Murphy, Jacob Ramsey; William Osula.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:35
Justin steps inside from the right wing into a pocket of space after receiving Bogle’s pass, but he opts against using the overlapping run of his team-mate, instead sending a low cross off Ramsey and out for a throw.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:33
Leeds United get the match under way from the kick-off!
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:17
Leeds make two alterations from the side that lost 5-0 to Arsenal seven days ago. An injury to Ao Tanaka gives Longstaff a chance to start in midfield, while Nmecha is preferred to Piroe at striker.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:17
NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Lewis Hall, Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes, Malick Thiaw, Emil Krafth, Anthony Elanga, Joe Willock, Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Miley.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:17
LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Joel Piroe, Brenden Aaronson, Jaka Bijol, Noah Okafor, Jack Harrison, Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Karl Darlow.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:17
LEEDS UNITED XI (4-3-3): Lucas Perri; Gabriel Gudmundsson, Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle; Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Sean Longstaff; Wilfried Gnonto, Lukas Nmecha, Daniel James.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:17
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, let’s take a look at how the two sides are lining up - starting with our hosts!
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:07
Newcastle were only able to secure a point on the first day of the new season despite a 24-minute man advantage against Aston Villa, and followed that up with a heartbreaking last-second defeat to Liverpool amidst the Alexander Isak transfer saga. Without both Joelinton and Anthony Gordon due to injury and suspension, Eddie Howe will need to be creative in search of just the Magpies’ second win over Leeds in the Premier League in their last seven meetings.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:06
Leeds haven’t managed to build upon the performance that saw them mark their return to top-flight football with a 1-0 victory over Everton on the opening day, losing 5-0 to Arsenal last weekend before a shock EFL Cup exit at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday. Looking to get back to winning ways ahead of the international break, Daniel Farke’s side will be desperate to make the most of the home-field advantage, after a run of 18 league games without defeat at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
17:00
Hello and welcome to our LIVE commentary of the Premier League fixture between Leeds United and Newcastle United!
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
15:30
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