Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland
Updated
Leeds United won: Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland in the Championship (Round 33) on Mon, 17 Feb 2025 at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Leeds United goals: Pascal Struijk 78', Pascal Struijk 90'+5. Sunderland goals: Wilson Isidor 32'. Expected goals: 2.05-0.52. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Pascal Struijk (8.7).
Match report
Leeds United beat Sunderland 2-1
Leeds United came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday 17 February in the Championship.
Wilson Isidor put Sunderland ahead on 32' (0-1), Pascal Struijk levelled for Leeds United on 78' (1-1) and added another on 90+5' (2-1).
Pascal Struijk's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Leeds United had 66% of the ball, shots were 21-6 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.05-0.52. Leeds United were the better side on chances, too.
Pascal Struijk (Leeds United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 36,804. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Match stats
| Leeds United | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 0.52 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 7 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 554 (89%) | 251 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 0 |
| Total shots | 21 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Leeds United (4-2-3-1): Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Junior Firpo, Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joel Piroe
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor
Key events
- 31' · Yellow card · Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 32' · Goal · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Jayden Bogle (Leeds United)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 56' · Yellow card · Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
- 61' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 71' · Substitution · Pascal Struijk for Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 71' · Substitution · Joe Rothwell for Ilia Gruev (Leeds United)
- 76' · Substitution · Eliezer Mayenda for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 76' · Substitution · Salis Abdul Samed for Chris Rigg (Sunderland)
- 78' · Substitution · Mateo Joseph for Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- 78' · Substitution · Largie Ramazani for Manor Solomon (Leeds United)
- 78' · Goal · Pascal Struijk (Leeds United)
- 80' · Yellow card · Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland)
- 83' · Yellow card · Anthony Patterson (Sunderland)
- 86' · Substitution · Ian Poveda for Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)
- 90' · Yellow card · Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Sam Byram for Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Pascal Struijk (Leeds United)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 1996: Leeds United 11, draws 5, Sunderland 7.
Questions
Who won Leeds United vs Sunderland?
Leeds United won, 2-1 (Championship) on Mon, 17 Feb 2025.
When and where is Leeds United vs Sunderland?
Mon, 17 Feb 2025, 20:00 UTC at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and Sunderland?
In 23 league meetings since 1996: Leeds United 11 wins, 5 draws, Sunderland 7 wins (goals 27-21).