Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 PM
Venue: Elland Road
Match Official: Thomas Bramall (England)
Goal Scorers:
Team Updates:
Leeds United
Leeds will be without winger Daniel James for several weeks following an ankle injury sustained during training. Additionally, Willy Gnonto remains sidelined due to a calf strain. Harry Gray, who is the sibling of Tottenham’s Archie Gray, is doubtful for the fixture because of a hip issue and will undergo a fitness check before the match.
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri has resumed training after a muscle injury that kept him out of the last three games, but he is unlikely to be fit in time for this weekend’s clash. Consequently, Karl Darlow is set to retain his place between the posts.
Midfielder Sean Longstaff has been a standout performer this season, ranking among the top creators in the Premier League with eight chances crafted. He also shares the highest number of tackles (19) alongside Spurs’ Joao Palhinha. Longstaff is anticipated to operate in a midfield trio with Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach.
Projected Leeds United Starting XI:
Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham face a lengthy injury list with Dominic Solanke sidelined following ankle surgery. James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin (all knee injuries), Kota Takai (foot), and Yves Bissouma (undisclosed) are also unavailable. Randal Kolo Muani’s fitness will be evaluated pre-match due to a dead leg.
Richarlison is on the verge of marking his 250th Premier League appearance this weekend. However, having played the full 90 minutes midweek, manager Frank may opt to start Mathys Tel, who was rested in the recent Bodo/Glimt fixture, to lead the attack.
Defender Cristian Romero was rested as a precaution in the Europa Conference League draw against Bodo/Glimt but is expected to return alongside Micky van de Ven in central defense. Meanwhile, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Joao Palhinha, and Destiny Udogie are all vying for starting roles.
Likely Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Tel, Simons
Match Prediction: Leeds United 1 – 2 Tottenham Hotspur