Leeds United edges Sunderland 1-0 in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Leeds United secured a 1-0 victory against Sunderland at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. Lukas Nmecha scored the decisive goal, capitalizing on a mistake from the Sunderland goalkeeper. Manager Daniel Farke expressed satisfaction with the performance, highlighting the clean sheet and the debut of new signing Tarik Muharemović, who showcased strong defensive skills. This victory marks Leeds' first win of the pre-season, boosting the team's confidence ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lukas Nmecha scored the only goal for Leeds United.
- •Daniel Farke praised the team's performance and clean sheet.
- •Tarik Muharemović made a strong debut in defense.
- •Leeds earned their first pre-season victory.
- •The match took place at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Farke: Very happy for the boys
"Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was pleased with his side’s performance as they ran out 1-0 winners over Sunderland at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.The German’s compatriot Lukas Nmecha scored ...
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