Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.

Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be

In its first Premier League game for more than two years, Elland Road was jumping, and Leeds almost left with no choice but to play the intense and aggressive football that got their season up and running with a 1-0 win over Everton. David Moyes has seen most things in football, and the visiting manager was impressed.

It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.

A major road in Leeds is currently blocked following a crash this morning. The crash has happened on the A643 and is causing big problems for traffic. The traffic is bumper-to-bumper from the A58 to the M621 for Junction 2 for Elland Road.

Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League.

In what was a composed yet electric return to the Premier League, Leeds United launched their campaign with a 1–0 victory over Everton at Elland Road - and it was Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka who stole the headlines.