Noah Okafor scores swiftly as Leeds leads Spurs amid VAR debate
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Noah Okafor scored just 97 seconds after coming on as a substitute, giving Leeds a 1-0 lead over Tottenham in the Premier League on November 7, 2026. The match was marked by a VAR review following a challenge from Jayden Bogle on Mathys Tel, which resulted in no disciplinary action. Leeds secured their first victory since late September, moving them into eighth place, two points ahead of Spurs, who aimed for a fourth straight win after a slow start to the season. Matches involving Arsenal and Manchester City were also occurring simultaneously, impacting the standings.
- •Okafor scored in the 79th minute after a brief appearance.
- •VAR did not penalize Jayden Bogle for a challenge on Mathys Tel.
- •Leeds now sits in eighth place in the league.
- •Tottenham looks to end a streak of early-season struggles.
- •Other matches include Arsenal hosting Hull and City visiting Nottingham Forest.
- 2:49 PMESPN Soccer — Tottenham's winning run brought to abrupt end by late Leeds strike
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sub Noah Okafor strikes in 97 seconds as Leeds edges Spurs amid VAR controversy
"Substitute Noah Okafor had an immediate impact as he sent Leeds to a 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday in a Premier League match marked by controversy.Okafor had been on the field for only 97 seconds when he gave Leeds the lead in the 79th minute.
"Noah Okafor stepped off the bench to snatch Leeds three points as they beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road to snap their five-game winless Premier League run.
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External links- ESPN SoccerNov 7, 2026, 2:49 PMTottenham's winning run brought to abrupt end by late Leeds strike
Noah Okafor stepped off the bench to snatch Leeds three points as they beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road to snap their five-game winless Premier League run.
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 2:37 PMSub Noah Okafor strikes in 97 seconds as Leeds edges Spurs amid VAR controversy
Substitute Noah Okafor had an immediate impact as he sent Leeds to a 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday in a Premier League match marked by controversy.Okafor had been on the field for only 97 seconds when he gave Leeds the lead in the 79th minute.
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