Leeds United prepare to host Newcastle United at Elland Road
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Leeds United and Newcastle United face each other at Elland Road on Monday evening in the Premier League. Both clubs enter the match with identical records of five points from their first three fixtures this season. Leeds head coach Daniel Farke confirmed that only Joe Rodon is unavailable for the fixture due to injury. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle oversees his first season at the club following the departure of Eddie Howe. Leeds remains unbeaten in league play, while Newcastle has demonstrated high efficiency by scoring six goals from only eight shots on target. The last time the two sides met at this venue, the match ended in a goalless draw.
- •The match kicks off at Elland Road on Monday at 8 p.m.
- •Leeds United and Newcastle United have identical records of five points from three games.
- •Joe Rodon is the only confirmed absentee for Leeds United.
- •Newcastle has scored six goals despite recording only eight shots on target this season.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds v Newcastle: Key stats and talking points
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United vs Newcastle United: Team news, key stats and everything you need to know
"Leeds United host Newcastle United with both teams yet to suffer defeat in this season's Premier League. Leeds' unbeaten start continues the streak of resilience that was evident in the second half of 2025-26, notably after head coach Daniel Farke's much-heralded switch to a back three last winter. The new signings have also bedded in well, in particular Tarik Muharemovic, who has had to fill the sizeable shoes of Pascal Struijk – the Bosnian has made 16 headed clearances so far, joint-top of the Premier League standings alongside Sunderland's Dan Ballard.
"A first Elland Road fixture under the lights of the 2026/27 Premier League season awaits on Monday evening, as Leeds United welcome Newcastle United to West Yorkshire.The Whites will be keen to contin...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:26 PMLeeds v Newcastle: Key stats and talking points
Leeds United host Newcastle United with both teams yet to suffer defeat in this season's Premier League. Leeds' unbeaten start continues the streak of resilience that was evident in the second half of 2025-26, notably after head coach Daniel Farke's much-heralded switch to a back three last winter. The new signings have also bedded in well, in particular Tarik Muharemovic, who has had to fill the sizeable shoes of Pascal Struijk – the Bosnian has made 16 headed clearances so far, joint-top of the Premier League standings alongside Sunderland's Dan Ballard.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:15 PMLeeds United vs Newcastle United: Team news, key stats and everything you need to know
A first Elland Road fixture under the lights of the 2026/27 Premier League season awaits on Monday evening, as Leeds United welcome Newcastle United to West Yorkshire.The Whites will be keen to contin...
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