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Leeds edges Spurs with late goal from Noah Okafor at Elland Road

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Leeds edges Spurs with late goal from Noah Okafor at Elland Road

Summary

Leeds United secured a narrow victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on November 7, 2026, with Noah Okafor scoring the decisive goal shortly after coming on as a substitute. The match highlighted strong performances from Leeds' defenders and a late effort from Jan Paul van Hecke that nearly salvaged a point for Spurs. Leeds United's captain, Ethan Ampadu, contributed significantly in midfield, while Tottenham struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match. Player ratings reflected a mixed performance from both teams, with Okafor earning praise for his impact off the bench.

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Status Watch

•Noah Okafor scored the winning goal for Leeds in the 79th minute.
•Leeds ended Tottenham's recent run of improved performances.
•Ethan Ampadu played a key role in Leeds' midfield.
•Jan Paul van Hecke delivered a strong defensive performance for Spurs.

Latest Updates

2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham Hotspur player ratings vs Leeds United: Micky van de Ven and Spurs stars falter as Noah Okafor strikes late at Elland Road
2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Okafor the difference despite Van Hecke defiance - Leeds v Spurs ratings
2:35 PMBBC Sport — Okafor the difference despite Van Hecke defiance - Leeds v Spurs ratings

What they're saying

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Tottenham Hotspur's four-match unbeaten run came to a grinding halt as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Leeds United. Despite dominating possession, Roberto De Zerbi's side were undone by a late Noah Okafor strike.
— Yahoo Sports