Arsenal vs Leeds: An Unbeaten Defence Tests the Home Response
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Leeds, founded in 1919, is one of England’s most distinctive football clubs, combining a strong Yorkshire identity with a celebrated European history. Elland Road remains central to the club’s character, while the all-white tradition, passionate support and Leeds Salute express a culture built on unity and resilience. The page brings together the current squad, Daniel Farke’s coaching timeline, recent movement, recorded competitions and the enduring story of Leeds United across English football.
Xtra rating
2023
Conservative: 1491
Rank club
38
Updated: 25 October 2026
Leeds Upcoming matches by league
Premier League
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- Regular Season - 9
BournemouthNo H2HLeeds
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- Regular Season - 10
LeedsNo H2HTottenham
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- Regular Season - 11
ChelseaNo H2HLeeds
Stamford Bridge -
- Regular Season - 12
LeedsNo H2HCoventry
Leeds Last matches by league
Premier League
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- Regular Season - 8
Sunderland0 - 0Leeds
Stadium of Light -
- Regular Season - 7
Leeds1 - 1Manchester United
Elland Road -
- Regular Season - 6
Arsenal2 - 1Leeds
Emirates Stadium
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Premier League - Summer Series
FA Cup
Championship
Leeds Team Roster
Leeds have a recorded 32-player squad: five attackers, 11 defenders, 11 midfielders and five goalkeepers. The forward group includes D. Calvert-Lewin, J. Piroe, L. Nmecha, N. Okafor and W. Gnonto. The defensive unit includes E. Ampadu, J. Rodon, J. Bijol, S. Bornauw and T. Muharemović among its central options. Midfield combines A. Stach, A. Tanaka, B. Aaronson, I. Gruev and S. Longstaff. J. Trafford and Lucas Perri headline the goalkeeper group, alongside A. Cairns, Darryl Merveil Ombang and R. Mahady. Shirt numbers include one duplicate number 1 and one duplicate number 49 in the recorded list.
position Goalkeeper
1
James Harrington Trafford
GK
England
12
Darryl Merveil Ombang
GK
England
16
Michael Zetterer
GK
Germany
21
Alexander Thomas Cairns
GK
England
48
R. Mahady
GK
position Defender
5
Tarik Muharemović
DEF
Slovenia
6
Joseph Peter Rodon
DEF
Wales
15
Jaka Bijol
DEF
Slovenia
24
James Michael Justin
DEF
England
26
Melvin Michel Maxence Bard
DEF
France
30
Nico Elvedi
DEF
Switzerland
63
Freddie Lane
DEF
England
65
J. Lienou
DEF
position Midfielder
2
Jayden Ian Bogle
MID
England
3
Gabriel Johan Gudmundsson
MID
Sweden
4
Ethan Kwame Colm Raymond Ampadu
MID
England
7
Daniel Owen James
MID
England
8
Sean David Longstaff
MID
England
18
Anton Levi Stach
MID
Germany
22
Ao Tanaka
MID
Japan
44
Ilia Iliev Gruev
MID
Bulgaria
47
50
Alfie Cresswell
MID
England
66
O. Pickles
MID
72
C. Mills
MID
position Attacker
9
Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin
FWD
England
10
Harry Wilson
FWD
Wales
11
Brenden Russell Aaronson
FWD
USA
14
Lukas Okechukwu Nmecha
FWD
Germany
19
Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor
FWD
Switzerland
23
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya Négoce
FWD
France
Last Leeds Coachs
Daniel Farke is the current Leeds head coach, following his appointment on 1 July 2023. The German coach’s recorded tenure is the latest entry in the club’s coaching timeline. He succeeded Sam Allardyce, who led the side from May to June 2023, after Javi Gracia’s February-to-May spell. Michael Skubala appears for a brief February 2023 interval, while Jesse Marsch’s earlier tenure began in February 2022 and ended in February 2023. The sequence places Farke within a period of managerial change before his continuing leadership.
Daniel Farke
Germany
Coach since
1 July 2023
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Farke | Germany | 1 July 2023 | |
| Samuel Allardyce | England | 1 May 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Michael Skubala | England | 1 February 2023 | 1 February 2023 |
| 1 February 2023 | |||
| Jesse Alan Marsch | USA | 1 February 2022 | 1 February 2023 |
| Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera | Argentina | 1 June 2018 | 1 February 2022 |
| Paul Heckingbottom | England | 1 February 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| Thomas Christiansen Tarín | Denmark | 1 June 2017 | 1 February 2018 |
| Garry Alan Monk | England | 1 June 2016 | 1 May 2017 |
| Stephen Evans | Scotland | 1 October 2015 | 1 May 2016 |
| Uwe Rösler | Germany | 1 May 2015 | 1 October 2015 |
| Neil David Redfearn | England | 1 October 2014 | 1 May 2015 |
| Darko Milanič | Slovenia | 1 September 2014 | 1 October 2014 |
| Neil David Redfearn | England | 1 August 2014 | 1 September 2014 |
| Neil David Redfearn | England | 1 April 2013 | 1 April 2013 |
| Neil Warnock | England | 1 February 2012 | 1 April 2013 |
| Neil David Redfearn | England | 1 February 2012 | 1 February 2012 |
| Simon Nicholas Grayson | England | 1 December 2008 | 1 February 2012 |
Leeds Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mix of transfers, a free-agent addition, a loan and several returns from loan. J. Trafford arrived from Manchester City on 5 August 2026 and T. Muharemović joined from Sassuolo on 16 July 2026, while H. Wilson came from Fulham as a free agent on 7 July 2026. F. Buonanotte arrived from Brighton on loan in January 2026. The summer 2026 list also includes returns for J. Gelhardt, L. Ramazani, J. Harrison, M. Wöber, I. Schmidt and M. Joseph, alongside earlier transfers such as D. Calvert-Lewin, N. Okafor and Lucas Perri. This selection covers recent arrivals rather than a complete arrivals register.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bahoya |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Bard |
Nice
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Zetterer |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
Transfer | 28 August 2026 |
| N. Elvedi |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| J. Trafford |
Manchester City
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| T. Muharemović |
Sassuolo
|
Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| H. Wilson |
Fulham
|
Free agent | 7 July 2026 |
| M. Joseph |
Mallorca
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Schmidt |
Werder Bremen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Gelhardt |
Hull City
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Wöber |
Werder Bremen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Harrison |
Fiorentina
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Ramazani |
Valencia
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Gray |
Rotherham
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| F. Buonanotte |
Brighton
|
Loan | 14 January 2026 |
Leeds’ recorded departures include loans, transfers, free-agent exits and a return from loan. C. Crew moved to Walsall on loan on 4 August 2026, while J. Harrison transferred to New England Revolution on 25 July 2026. M. Wöber left as a free agent for FC Schalke 04, and I. Schmidt transferred to BSC Young Boys in July. The list also records free-agent departures involving K. Darlow, I. Meslier, J. Debayo and P. Bamford, plus loans involving H. Gray, J. Harrison, L. Ramazani and M. Joseph. F. Buonanotte returned to Brighton after his loan, while P. Struijk and D. Gyabi departed in transfers. This selection is not a complete departures register.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Chambers |
Northampton
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| W. Gnonto |
Fiorentina
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| L. Ramazani |
Burnley
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Lucas Perri |
Torino
|
Loan | 28 August 2026 |
| S. Byram |
Middlesbrough
|
Free agent | 23 August 2026 |
| S. Byram |
Middlesbrough
|
Free agent | 22 August 2026 |
| S. Bornauw |
Hamburger SV
|
Loan | 18 August 2026 |
| J. Piroe |
West Ham
|
Loan | 18 August 2026 |
| J. Gelhardt |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 14 August 2026 |
| L. Pirie |
Inverurie Loco Works
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| C. Crew |
Walsall
|
Loan | 4 August 2026 |
| M. Wilson |
Cleethorpes Town
|
Free agent | 3 August 2026 |
| J. Harrison |
New England Revolution
|
Transfer | 25 July 2026 |
| M. Wöber |
FC Schalke 04
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| I. Schmidt |
BSC Young Boys
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement recorded shows Leeds reshaping both depth and experience across successive windows, with arrivals from Premier League, Championship and overseas clubs, alongside players returning from loans. The incoming list combines transfers for J. Trafford, T. Muharemović, J. Justin, N. Okafor, Lucas Perri, A. Stach, S. Longstaff and G. Gudmundsson with free-agent or free-transfer additions such as H. Wilson and D. Calvert-Lewin. Loan activity appears in both directions: F. Buonanotte arrived from Brighton, while J. Gelhardt, L. Ramazani and M. Joseph were among players sent out before later return or departure entries. Outgoing movement also includes permanent exits, free-agent departures and temporary loans, with J. Harrison appearing in several successive movements. The record therefore reflects an active, varied squad cycle rather than a single transfer pattern. Because the published lists are limited recent selections, they should not be treated as a complete account of the club’s business.
Leagues Leeds has participated in
Leeds have recent recorded participation through 2025 in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Friendlies Clubs. The Premier League entry spans 2020 to 2025, while the FA Cup is recorded from 2012 and the League Cup from 2011, both with latest entries in 2025. Friendlies Clubs appears from 2021 through 2025. The Championship is a historical competition entry in this record, covering 2011 to 2024 rather than the latest active period. These entries outline Leeds’ recent domestic schedule and a longer second-tier presence, without implying results, honours or a complete season-by-season participation list.
More about Leeds
Leeds, officially Leeds United Football Club, was founded in 1919 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, as the successor to Leeds City. Known as Leeds United or simply Leeds, the club is associated with the nicknames The Whites and The Peacocks, while its all-white home identity has become one of the most recognisable visual traditions in English football. Elland Road has been the club’s home since its formation. The Beeston stadium is more than a venue; it is a defining part of Leeds’ atmosphere and regional identity, with stands commemorating figures including Don Revie, Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter. Supporters’ culture is often expressed through the Leeds Salute, a fist held to the chest that symbolises unity and resilience. The club’s most influential competitive period came in the 1960s and 1970s under Revie, when Leeds developed a reputation for intensity, discipline and hard-nosed winning football. Its domestic stature was matched by a significant continental footprint. Leeds won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice and reached the European Cup final in 1975 and the Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1973. The broader history is marked by movement between the English top flight and second tier, giving the club a distinctive connection to both the Premier League and Championship eras. 49ers Enterprises leads the ownership structure, with Red Bull among the strategic minority stakeholders. The wider football ecosystem combines a Yorkshire-rooted supporter culture, an internationally mixed professional squad and a long-standing academy tradition. The white shirt, the Yorkshire rose associated with the crest and the atmosphere at Elland Road connect present-day Leeds with a history that remains central to the club’s public identity.
Last matches statistics for Leeds
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nottingham Forest
0 - 1
Leeds
|
3 / 11 |
|
71 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
|
Nottingham Forest
0 - 2
Leeds
|
5 / 13 |
|
82 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
|
Leeds
1 - 1
Brentford
|
2 / 13 |
|
76 | 5 | - | 4 |
|
Brighton
1 - 1
Leeds
|
5 / 10 |
|
0% | 16 | 3 | 4 |
|
Chelsea
6 - 3
Leeds
|
6 / 18 |
|
0% | 10 | - | 2 |
|
Leeds
4 - 1
Newcastle
|
6 / 15 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 4 |
|
Leeds
0 - 0
Crystal Palace
|
2 / 13 |
|
0% | 10 | 2 | 5 |
|
Arsenal
2 - 1
Leeds
|
5 / 11 |
|
0% | 20 | 4 | 4 |
|
Leeds
1 - 1
Manchester United
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 16 | 2 | 2 |
|
Sunderland
0 - 0
Leeds
|
4 / 11 |
|
73 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
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Leeds vs Newcastle
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