Leeds United secured a 4‑1 victory over Newcastle United at Elland Road, climbing to third place in the Premier League standings. The hosts opened the scoring with an own goal from Lewis Miley after a strike by Jayden Bogle and Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, before Noah Okafor added a second in the first half.
Newcastle’s only reply came in the 32nd minute when Ao Tanaka’s shot deflected off Sean Steur and Miley before looping into the bottom corner. Calvert‑Lewin thought he had equalised with a header, but the ball rebounded off Bogle’s head for a 2‑0 Leeds advantage. He later sealed the win with a composed finish in stoppage time, bringing his tally against Newcastle to eight.
In the second half, Okafor slotted home Leeds’ fourth goal, while substitute Bazoumana Toure managed a consolation goal for Newcastle in the 90th minute. The result leaves Leeds four points behind league leaders Arsenal and just one point behind second‑placed Manchester City.
Leeds’ form in their first four Premier League matches—two wins and two draws—has seen them avoid defeat, a feat only achieved in 1995‑96, 1998‑99, 2001‑02 and now 2026‑27. The victory also reinforces Elland Road’s reputation as a fortress for the club, with their last defeat coming on 3 March.
With the season still in its early stages, Leeds’ latest triumph suggests they may be aiming for a top‑four finish, mirroring Sunderland’s seventh‑place finish last season.
