Leeds United 1-0 Everton
Updated
Leeds United won: Leeds United 1-0 Everton in the Premier League (Round 1) on Mon, 18 Aug 2025 at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Leeds United goals: Lukas Nmecha 84' (pen). Expected goals: 2.13-0.80. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Anton Stach (8.2).
Match report
Leeds United beat Everton 1-0
Leeds United narrowly beat Everton 1-0 at Elland Road on Monday 18 August in the Premier League.
Lukas Nmecha put Leeds United ahead from the penalty spot on 84' (1-0).
Leeds United had 54% of the ball, shots were 21-7 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.13-0.80. Leeds United were the better side on chances, too.
Anton Stach (Leeds United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 36,820. Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Match stats
| Leeds United | Everton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 0.80 |
| Total shots | 21 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 401 (83%) | 324 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 21 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Leeds United (4-1-4-1): Lucas Perri, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Ethan Ampadu, Daniel James, Ao Tanaka, Anton Stach, Wilfried Gnonto, Joël Piroe
Everton (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford, Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Charly Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Beto
Key events
- 56' · Yellow card · Tim Iroegbunam (Everton)
- 63' · Yellow card · Charly Alcaraz (Everton)
- 67' · Substitution · Brenden Aaronson for Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)
- 71' · Substitution · Jack Grealish for Tim Iroegbunam (Everton)
- 78' · Substitution · Lukas Nmecha for Joël Piroe (Leeds United)
- 78' · Substitution · Jack Harrison for Daniel James (Leeds United)
- 78' · Substitution · Ilia Gruev for Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United)
- 84' · Goal · Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United)
- 86' · Substitution · Thierno Barry for Charly Alcaraz (Everton)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Sean Longstaff for Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1993: Leeds United 8, draws 13, Everton 9.
Questions
Who won Leeds United vs Everton?
Leeds United won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Mon, 18 Aug 2025.
When and where is Leeds United vs Everton?
Mon, 18 Aug 2025, 19:00 UTC at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and Everton?
In 30 league meetings since 1993: Leeds United 8 wins, 13 draws, Everton 9 wins (goals 29-37).