Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.

Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.

Much has been made of the height of Leeds United’s eight summer signings, with several standing over 6ft, and Daniel Farke’s men will certainly be

It meant the likes of Joe Rodon and loanee Manor Solomon were overlooked, albeit the five inclusions saw Leeds become the team most represented. Ex-Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, now of Manchester City, won the Championship player of the season, beating James and Tanaka to the accolade.

In what was a composed yet electric return to the Premier League, Leeds United launched their campaign with a 1–0 victory over Everton at Elland Road - and it was Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka who stole the headlines.

Daniel Farke's side penned Everton back from the off, with Jordan Pickford making an early save from Joel Piroe at his near post, while Pascal Struijk completely missed a header from a good position

It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.

Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League.

Too many drivers are parking their cars clogging a junction which is used for access to a nature reserve, making it unsafe, councillors heard.