Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Tottenham Hotspur 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 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur FC
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:40There's the half-time whistle in West Yorkshire, and this one is still far too close to call as Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur head into the break locked level at 1-1! The hosts started brightly and have racked up 1.26 xG already, with Rodon's close-range header hitting the woodwork, Stach and Struijk having half-chances before Spurs took the lead midway through the half. Tottenham have only produced 0.39 xG despite chances for Palhinha, Kudus and Odobert, but Tel put them in front with a powerful strike into the top corner via a deflection off Struijk. Leeds responded within 11 minutes after Aaronson's left-footed shot was parried by Vicario for Okafor to tap in the equaliser, and although Tottenham again went close through Tel's header off the crossbar in injury time, there's still everything to play for in the second half.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:40SAVED!!! A vital stop for Tottenham!! Darlow's ball into the box is headed down by Calvert-Lewin and Piroe arrows it goalwards, but Vicario gets across to parry at full stretch and Udogie heads behind for a corner!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:39The full-time whistle sounds, and Tottenham Hotspur come away from Elland Road with all three points after a 2-1 win over Leeds United! Kudus' second-half strike proved decisive for the visitors in far-from-ideal conditions, as Spurs emerge victorious despite generating just 0.52 xG to Leeds' 1.66 xG at the other end. Calvert-Lewin drew a strong save from Vicario early in the second half before Kudus saw a free-kick effort saved by Darlow, but the Ghanaian gave the Leeds goalkeeper no chance two minutes later with an arrowed finish into the bottom corner. From there, Tottenham looked to add to their lead through Porro and Richarlison, but were quickly forced to retreat as Leeds piled on the pressure in the final stages. Rodon, Longstaff, Bogle and Piroe all went close to finding an equaliser, but it wasn't to be for the Whites as they lose their third match of the season and see their unbeaten home record come to an end. Leeds remain twelfth in the Premier League table with the bulk of this weekend's matches still to be played, but Tottenham now find themselves second, after getting back to winning ways and climbing to within a point of leaders Liverpool.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:35WIDE!!! Tanaka finds Longstaff in shooting space some 20 yards from goal and he lets fly on the turn, but can only drag his effort just wide of Vicario's left post!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:29FULL-TIME: LEEDS UNITED 1-2 TOTTENHAM.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:29Piroe, Struijk and the home crowd all demand penalties following two separate incidents in the Spurs box, but neither Romero nor Richarlison are penalised by the referee for their respective challenges!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:28WIDE!!! In comes the delivery from Longstaff, and Struijk meets it at the far post with a glancing header which takes a deflection on its way past the upright!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:25WIDE!! A long throw from Ampadu is only headed half-clear by Tottenham and the ball eventually drops for Longstaff, whose looping volley from the edge of the box is skewed wide of the mark!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:25We're into SIX added minutes in West Yorkshire as the fourth official's board goes up, but will that be enough for Leeds to find a way back into this game?
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:23Kudus' well-taken goal remains the difference heading into stoppage time at Elland Road, with Brennan Johnson brought on in the winger's place.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:23CHANCE!! Calvert-Lewin meets Ampadu's delivery to the far post and heads the ball back across the face of goal, and although Vicario's punch doesn't quite clear the danger, it does result in a Spurs free-kick with Struijk judged to have fouled him!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:20Farke's final change for Leeds comes at right-back, and Bogle replaced by James Justin for the final stages at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:21WIDE!!! Vicario's long kick forward is allowed to bounce and Richarlison races through a disjointed Leeds defence, firing a low shot across the face of goal which takes a deflection and flashes wide of the far post!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:19Harrison fires a wide ball into the box looking for the run of Nmecha down the left, but Vicario's got it covered for Spurs and smothers the pass.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:17Defensive solidity is the goal from here on in for Tottenham, as the ever-bright Odobert is hauled off for Kevin Danso to help see the game out at the back.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:17Tottenham have gone into each of the last seven international breaks off the back of a Premier League defeat, losing all five such matches since the start of last season, but are well on course to breaking that unwanted record here.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:15Ampadu sends a cross-field pass towards Calvert-Lewin which the Leeds striker can't quite reach, and his former Everton team-mate Harrison is unable to keep the ball in play at the back post.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:12Joel Piroe is also thrown on to give Leeds another option in attack, with their equalising goalscorer Okafor replaced.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:12Another two changes coming for Leeds, with Lukas Nmecha on in place of Gudmundsson in an attack-minded switch from Daniel Farke.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:13WIDE!!! Leeds turn possession over high in Tottenham's half and Bogle has a sight of goal, but his strike from 25 yards is skewed well wide of the target!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:12Leeds have gone a full year without losing a home league game, with their 23-game run at Elland Road beginning on 28 September 2024 against Coventry. They’ve drawn their last two however, last drawing three in a row in September 2023, while in the Premier League they last did so in a run of five between March and August 1997 under George Graham.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:10Richarlison also enters the fray for Spurs, replacing Simons and taking Tel's place as their lone frontman.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:09Thomas Frank makes Tottenham's first two changes of the match, with opening goalscorer Tel withdrawn for Pape Matar Sarr.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:02Leeds have named the same starting XI in four consecutive Premier League games for the first time since October/November 2001 – the fourth game in that run was a 2-1 home win against Spurs, but they're currently heading for a defeat by the same scoreline.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:59Ao Tanaka also enters the fray in place of Stach, taking the German's place on the left-hand side of Leeds' midfield three.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:59Daniel Farke blinks first and makes the first two changes of the match, with Aaronson replaced out wide by Jack Harrison.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:59WIDE!!! Simons is released into space by Odobert's flick and he plays a one-two with Kudus before chipping the ball in behind Leeds' defence. Porro arrives onto it and goes for goal from a tight angle, but can only find the side netting!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:56Okafor is also booked by the referee after that flare-up, and the card comes after he locked horns with Romero rather than for the initial challenge on Porro.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:56A free-kick goes Spurs' way after Okafor clips an advancing Porro from behind, but the visiting captain Romero is straight into the mix and squares up to the Leeds forward before being shown a yellow card.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:55OVER!!! Longstaff finds the head of Rodon from another set-piece as he swings a free-kick into the area from deep, but the former Spurs man's far-post header is sent looping over the top!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:55Okafor gets away from Porro once again and fires a low ball into the middle, but it's beyond Calvert-Lewin and flashes right across the face of goal!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:54CHANCE!! Udogie links up with Simons on the left and gets the ball back to drill a cross into the six-yard box, but no-one in Spurs colours can get there as Gudmundsson flicks it away at the far post!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:53It's Kudus' first goal in all competitions since signing for Tottenham over the summer, and only the second time he's both scored and assisted in the same Premier League game after doing so for West Ham against Newcastle in March 2024.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:50GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!! Tottenham re-take the lead in West Yorkshire!! Porro's floated ball down the right isn't dealt with by Gudmundsson and Kudus surges in-field for Spurs, drilling a low shot towards goal from the edge of the box which deflects off Struijk and wrong-foots Darlow to find the bottom corner! 2-1 to the visitors with over half an hour to go, but will Spurs be able to hold onto this advantage?
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:48SAVED!!! Kudus steps up to take Tottenham's long-awaited free-kick, but his looping effort over the wall is hit straight into the waiting gloves of Darlow!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:48With Porro down receiving treatment and Spurs lining up their attacking free-kick, a quick VAR check takes place to give Ampadu's challenge a second look, but there's no further action taken against Leeds' number four.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:45Porro's attempted cross from the right is blocked by Ampadu and then falls in a 50-50 position for the two to attack, but Leeds' captain catches the Spaniard high and hard, and he's met with a yellow card from the referee.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:45Bogle's clearing header leaves Aaronson in trouble and Udogie steals the ball to race in behind him. The Spurs left-back drills a low cross into the six-yard box, but there's not a team-mate in sight for the Italian and Gudmundsson clears for Leeds.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:42SAVED!! Bentancur and Kudus link up in space down the right and the latter plays Porro in behind. His first-time ball in from the byline flashes across the face of goal and is palmed away by Darlow, with Leeds eventually able to clear their lines!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:42Spurs have failed to win three of their last six Premier League games in which they scored first, and the only victory in their last seven matches when level at half-time came against West Ham last month.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:43CHANCE!!! The hosts remain on the attack as Longstaff finds Stach in space to cross from the right. The German does so, but neither Bogle, Calvert-Lewin nor Okafor can arrive in time to steer it home as the ball flashes across the face!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:42SAVED!!!! Leeds cut out a Tottenham counter-attack to launch one of their own and Stach plays Okafor into open pasture. He drives straight at Porro and finds Calvert-Lewin in the box, but his shot on the turn is parried by Vicario!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:37Tottenham are still the favourites to come away victorious in this game according to our live probability tracker, with Spurs' chances of winning dropping slightly to 39.7%. Leeds' tails are still up after that Okafor equaliser, however, and will fancy their chances of overturning their 26.7% likelihood of victory as Aaronson gets the second half underway!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:35Aaronson has taken the game to Tottenham thus far, with his left-footed strike from the edge of the box being palmed straight into Okafor's path for Leeds' equaliser. The US international has also created a chance with one of his five final-third passes, as well as winning four of his seven duels, a tackle and two free-kicks apiece for Leeds. Engine.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:21HALF-TIME: LEEDS UNITED 1-1 TOTTENHAM.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:21Spurs have picked up seven points in their three away Premier League games in 2025-26, as many as in their previous 11 games on the road combined.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:21OFF THE BAR!!! Tel goes oh so close to his second!! Odobert makes a searing run down the left and Simons scoops a good ball into the area to find him once more. The Frenchman crosses from the byline and Tel heads it goalwards, but can only find the crossbar before Struijk hammers the loose ball clear!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:19We're into the first of four added minutes to close out this fiery first half at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:19OVER!! Porro's free-kick from the right-hand side is headed away from danger by Rodon, but Simons recovers possession for Spurs and dribbles inside to link up with Bentancur. The Uruguayan goes for goal from at least 25 yards out, but sends his effort high and wide!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:15Okafor has now scored more goals this season across all competitions, with two in six matches for Leeds, than he managed across the whole of last season (21 combined appearances for AC Milan and Napoli, with one goal).
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:12Aaronson is twice clipped late in the same passage of play by Udogie and then Palhinha, with the latter shown a yellow card for his challenge after Leeds can't make anything of the advantage given.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:12Stach drives forward again and feeds Okafor in space on the left, but the Leeds goalscorer's cross is a fraction too high for Calvert-Lewin to connect with.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:10OVER!!! Stach slides in to turn possession over in the final third and links up with Aaronson centrally. He tees Longstaff up for a first-time shot which is blocked, and the midfielder then sends his rebound effort over the bar!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:10Leeds may have conceded five first-half goals this season, but Okafor scoring their fifth at the other end before the 45-minute mark means that only Manchester City (with six) have scored more often prior to half-time.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:07GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! Leeds level things up!!! Bogle's dangerous low cross into the area is knocked down by Calvert-Lewin and lashed goalwards by Aaronson. His first-time strike is parried by Vicario, but Okafor's there to pick up the scraps and taps it home from close range to make it 1-1!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:06Play is halted after a rapid sequence of play which ends with Tottenham's Tel and Leeds' Longstaff down on the deck. Both are given treatment, but are each soon given the green light to continue.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:04SAVED!! Kudus is given space to whip another superb ball into the box and Odobert arrives to meet it, but Bogle does enough to put him off and the winger's looping effort is easily collected by Darlow!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:03Tottenham have won both of their last two league visits to Elland Road, and are on course to beat Leeds away from home three times running in the league for the very first time.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:02WIDE!!! And now Spurs miss a sitter at the other end!! They break at speed again as Udogie is released to run into space down the left. He squares for Kudus arriving to his right, but the Ghanaian's first-time strike is also blasted wide of the target!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:01OVER!!! Bentancur is dispossessed on the edge of his own box and gifts Calvert-Lewin a shot at goal, but Leeds' number nine takes too long to pull the trigger and can only blaze over the top when he does!!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:58CHANCE!! Tottenham fail to clear from Rodon's previous chance and Ampadu fires the ball back into the box. Calvert-Lewin glances it across to an unmarked Struijk, but the Dutchman can't steer it goalwards!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:58OFF THE POST!!! Rodon goes within inches of scoring against his former club!! Longstaff swings a Leeds free-kick to the far post and his cross leaves Vicario stranded, but the arriving Rodon's header cannons back off the upright in a huge let-off for Spurs!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
13:00Leeds have now conceded five first-half goals in their seven games so far this season, behind Brentford (six) and bottom side Wolves' nine.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:56A well-weighted pass in behind from Kudus, and Tel did the rest with that thumping – if fortunate – finish!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:56GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!! A sublime strike gives Tottenham the lead at Elland Road!!! Porro's clearing header is flicked on and then played in behind the Leeds defence by Kudus. Tel runs onto it and takes on Struijk before letting fly with a powerful strike, which takes a nick off the defender to beat Darlow as it flies into the top-right corner! 1-0 to the visitors, as Leeds are made to pay for those early missed chances!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:54Kudus flies in very late indeed on Stach, and can have no complaints when he's shown the game's first yellow card.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:54Simons weaves his way into the box and glides past Ampadu before going down under pressure from Bogle, but the referee waves away any potential penalty appeals.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:52Leeds shipped four goals in each of their last two home Premier League games against Spurs, losing 4-0 in Marcelo Bielsa’s final match in charge and 4-1 in their last game of 2022-23 before being relegated. No side has ever scored four goals in three away league matches at Elland Road in a row.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:52Gudmundsson does well to win a corner off Porro on the left-hand side, but Longstaff's delivery isn't met by anyone in a white shirt and Palhinha glances the ball clear for Tottenham. Ampadu returns serve with a long throw into the box, but it's also cleared at the second attempt by Romero.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:49BLOCKED!! Spurs counter at speed after Aaronson is crowded out and Simons slips Udogie into space down the left-hand side. His arrowed cross into the near post hits the chest of Darlow and comes out to Palhinha on the edge of the area, but his strike is also charged down by Stach!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:48CHANCE!! Stach loses out to Kudus in midfield and he threads a ball in behind for Odobert, but the Frenchman is forced wide by Rodon and is dispossessed by Bogle in the Leeds box as soon as he cuts inside to shoot!
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12:47This is the 27th time in the Premier League that Tottenham have started with Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven and Udogie, with this Spurs backline winning 15 of their 26 previous starts together.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:46Vicario comes some 10 yards out of his box to deal with a long ball over the top, but mis-controls it and is forced to retreat back into the area to gather it.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:43WIDE!!! Spurs have their first sight of goal after Odobert's cross from the right is only half-cleared by Ampadu. It sits up nicely for Palhinha, but he can't repeat his heroics against Wolves and slices a half-volley wide of the target!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:42Calvert-Lewin has only been directly involved in more Premier League goals against Newcastle (seven) and Crystal Palace (six) than his four against Tottenham, with two goals and assists apiece.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:37CHANCE!! Longstaff's delivery from the corner hangs in the air before falling perfectly for Stach, whose effort on the volley hits his own team-mate in Ampadu and ricochets behind for a goal-kick!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:36Stach twice wins possession in 50-50 challenges and fires the ball out wide to Okafor, who darts inside Porro and races into the box before Romero comes across to clear it behind for a corner.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:35Leeds have lost nine of their last 11 Premier League games against Tottenham Hotspur including each of their last four in a row. It's their longest ever league losing run to Spurs, who were also the visitors in the 4-1 victory which relegated Leeds to the Championship in May 2023.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:34Bogle looks to slip Calvert-Lewin in behind with a pass down the right-hand channel early on, but Van de Ven's there in cover for Spurs and muscles him off the ball to win a goal-kick.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:33Simons kicks the game off for Tottenham, and this Premier League clash is up and running in West Yorkshire!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:31It’s anyone’s call at Elland Road as the two sides head out onto the pitch here, and our live win probability tracker has given Spurs the slender advantage ahead of kick-off. Tottenham are given a 43.5% chance of victory to Leeds’ 31.3%, but the Peacocks will hope that home advantage pays dividends and plays a part in tearing up that pre-match script!
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:27Three changes are made to the Tottenham side which secured a last-gasp 1-1 draw against Wolves thanks to Joao Palhinha’s injury-time equaliser last time out, as Djed Spence, Lucas Bergvall and Richarlison all drop to the bench. Pedro Porro, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel come into the starting XI for Thomas Frank’s side, as the Lilywhites look to bounce back.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:22Daniel Farke once again names an unchanged XI for Leeds with Lucas Perri, Daniel James and Willy Gnonto still out through injury, as Karl Darlow, Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor continue to start. Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff both netted their first Premier League goals for Leeds against Bournemouth, with the home fans keen to see attacking threat coming from all over the pitch.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:11TOTTENHAM SUBS: Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso, Richarlison, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Brennan Johnson, Djed Spence, Pape Matar Sarr, Ben Davies.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:11TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie; Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur; Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert; Mathys Tel.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:11LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Illan Meslier, Joel Piroe, Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Jack Harrison, Ao Tanaka, Sebastiaan Bornauw, James Justin, Ilia Gruev.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:11LEEDS UNITED (4-3-3): Karl Darlow; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Sean Longstaff, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach; Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:06Spurs lie fifth in the Premier League as Thomas Frank’s strong start to life in North London continues, albeit their impressive opening to the campaign – which featured dominant wins over Burnley, Manchester City and West Ham – has slowed somewhat. Tottenham have drawn their last two league matches against Brighton and bottom side Wolves, and required a late own-goal to salvage a 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League last time out.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:06Leeds sit twelfth in the table with two wins, draws, and losses apiece in their six games since returning to the top-flight, and would have had another victory on the board until an injury-time equaliser from Bournemouth in their 2-2 draw last time out. Daniel Farke’s side have found their shooting boots with five goals in their last two games, after scoring just once across their first four, and the Whites will be full of confidence heading into this one.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
12:06Hello, and welcome to live coverage of this match in the seventh round of Premier League fixtures this season, as Leeds United host Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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