In short
- Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road on 14 September 2026 in the Premier League.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds United’s goals, with a Lewis Miley own goal and a Noah Okafor strike completing the scoring.
- Newcastle United’s substitute Bazoumana Touré scored a late consolation goal.
- The win left Leeds United unbeaten on two wins and two draws from four league games, third in the table.
- It was Newcastle United’s first defeat under head coach Matthias Jaissle.
Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road on 14 September 2026, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring twice as Daniel Farke’s side climbed to third in the Premier League. Substitute Bazoumana Touré scored a late consolation goal for Newcastle United. The defeat was Newcastle United’s first under head coach Matthias Jaissle.
How did Leeds United score their four goals?
Leeds United opened the scoring shortly after the half-hour mark when Ao Tanaka’s effort was declared a Lewis Miley own goal. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed the second two minutes later from James Justin’s cross, then added a third in first-half stoppage time after stepping around Sven Botman and sliding the ball under goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. Noah Okafor scored the fourth after Newcastle United failed to deal with an Ethan Ampadu long throw-in.
What disrupted Newcastle United in the first half?
Newcastle United lost Nico González to a concussion substitution midway through the first half after he took a heavy blow to the head in the opening minutes. Leeds United’s first clear chance came when James Justin and Jayden Bogle combined, with Lukas Hornicek saving Bogle’s effort on the turn, and Bogle later tested the goalkeeper again from range.
What does the result mean for Leeds United?
Leeds United are unbeaten after four Premier League games, with two wins and two draws, and now sit inside the Champions League places. The early standings also reflect Erling Haaland’s derby goals for 10-man Manchester City at Manchester United.
How did the second half unfold?
Newcastle United were fortunate not to concede a fourth goal earlier in the second half when Sven Botman was caught in possession close to his own goal, with Anton Stach chipping into the side netting. Leeds United’s supporters at Elland Road called for a fifth goal that never arrived. Bazoumana Touré’s late goal for Newcastle United came long after the result was settled.
What does the defeat mean for Newcastle United?
It was Newcastle United’s first loss since Matthias Jaissle took charge, after a bright start to his tenure. Elsewhere, Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between Leeds United and Newcastle United?
Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road on 14 September 2026 in the Premier League.
Who scored Leeds United’s goals against Newcastle United?
A Lewis Miley own goal opened the scoring, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice and Noah Okafor added the fourth. Bazoumana Touré scored for Newcastle United.
Where are Leeds United in the Premier League table?
Leeds United are third after four games, unbeaten with two wins and two draws.
Was the loss Newcastle United’s first under Matthias Jaissle?
Yes. The 4-1 defeat at Elland Road was Newcastle United’s first loss under head coach Matthias Jaissle.
With reporting from The Guardian.
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