Event
Details
- Fixture:
Leeds United vs Newcastle United — Premier League, Gameweek 3.
- Date & Kick-Off:
Saturday, 30 August 2025, at 17:30 BST (5:30 pm UK time).
- Venue:
Elland Road, the iconic home of Leeds United, known for its
passionate, vibrant matchday atmosphere.
Broadcast
& Live Streaming
- UK Viewers:
Available via Sky Sports Premier League and NOW TV, plus Sky
Go streaming.
- USA:
Broadcast on NBC and streamable on Peacock.
- Global Coverage:
Accessible across a wide range of platforms including DAZN (Spain),
Viaplay (Nordic countries), Disney+ (Latin America), beIN
Connect (MENA), and others.
Team
News & Context
Leeds
United
- Coming off a Carabao Cup exit to Sheffield Wednesday,
Leeds boss Daniel Farke admitted to feeling “hurt” and “embarrassed” due
to their lack of clinical edge, forcing the spotlight back onto their
league form.
- Injuries:
Midfield duo Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka are sidelined with
knee issues. Summer signing Noah Okafor is doubtful due to a groin
concern.
- New additions:
Sean Longstaff, acquired from Newcastle this summer, is expected to
feature alongside Anton Stach and Ilia Gruev in midfield.
Newcastle
United
- Suffering a squad crisis ahead of this clash:
multiple injuries and suspensions from their recent 3–2 loss to Liverpool.
Key issues include:
- Sandro Tonali
(shoulder) and Joelinton (leg) likely sidelined.
- Fabian Schär
out with concussion; Anthony Gordon suspended after a red card.
- Transfer turbulence:
Striker Alexander Isak remains absent amid a transfer saga, while
striker Nick Woltemade is expected to join soon but unlikely to
feature in this match.
- New Signings:
Players like Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey are expected to
slot into the starting XI.
Probable
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Leeds
United (likely 4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper:
Lucas Perri replaces Karl Darlow after the midweek setback.
- Defense:
Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- Midfield:
Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Sean Longstaff.
- Attack:
Wilfried Gnonto, Joel Piroe or Lukas Nmecha, Daniel James.
Newcastle
United (likely 4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper:
Nick Pope.
- Defense:
Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn, Valentino Livramento.
- Midfield:
Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali (if fit)/Ramsey, Joelinton or
Ramsey/Willock.
- Attack:
Anthony Elanga, William Osula, Harvey Barnes.
Head-to-Head
& Rivalry Overview
- Over their 82 competitive meetings, Newcastle hold a
slight edge with 33 wins to Leeds' 29 and 20 draws.
- Recent key results:
- May 2023:
2–2 draw at Elland Road—a hard-fought stalemate.
- Dec 2020:
Leeds thrashed Newcastle 5–2.
- In their last six encounters, three ended in draws, two
were won by Leeds, and one by Newcastle.