Competition: Premier League
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Match Facts & Form
Leeds United
- Current League Position: 12th (8 points from 6 games)
- Form (Last 5 League Games): W-L-L-W-D
- Notes: Leeds have made an encouraging return to the Premier League under Daniel Farke and remain unbeaten at home this season (W1, D2). Their last league match was a frustrating 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth, conceding a late equaliser.
Tottenham Hotspur
- Current League Position: 4th (11 points from 6 games)
- Form (Last 5 League Games): W-W-L-D-D
- Notes: Spurs, now managed by Thomas Frank, are also unbeaten away in the league (W2, D1). However, they come into this game on the back of two consecutive draws, a 1-1 league draw vs Wolves and a midweek Champions League draw in the Arctic Circle vs Bodo/Glimt.
- Spurs have dominated this fixture recently, winning five of the last six encounters, though Leeds’ last home win against them was in 2021.
Manager Quotes
Daniel Farke (Leeds United):
On the Promising Start to the Season: “It’s good that we have had such a positive start, but it is a long road and we have to make sure we deliver consistency. We want to be able to stay in the league, so we have to keep going. We have shown that against who we play, especially in the home games here, we’ve always a chance and that we’re always ready to fight for the points.”
On Joe Rodon’s Return Against His Former Club: “I think he’s a way better player than he was perhaps three years ago. It’s more difficult to come into a side like Tottenham when they were more or less playing in the Champions League final. He’s much more mature, he’s grown as a player and as a person. He has proven in the first games that even on this level he can perform on a top-top level. I like that he adds more to be a goal threat from set-pieces, it’s something I’ve always moaned about.”
On Tottenham’s Midweek European Trip: “I don’t believe Leeds have an advantage over Spurs given they played in Norway on Tuesday. Nowadays they don’t travel by bicycle or coach, it is a private jet and they have chefs and all sorts! For that you must be spot on (against Thomas Frank’s team).”
Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur)
On the Elland Road Atmosphere: “I always admire (Elland Road) as one of the best stadiums to go to because the atmosphere is fantastic there. So it’s a game we’re looking forward to playing.”
On the Team’s Mentality: “We start tomorrow trying to get up 1-0 first… it’s football and in football there’s a relatively big risk that the opponents will score and you need to manage to overcome that. I think the mentality and the foundation we are building, it’s very important that you are able to do that.”
Team News
Leeds United
- Out: Winger Dan James (Ankle - 4-6 weeks), Winger Willy Gnonto (Calf), Goalkeeper Lucas Perri (Fitness/Returning to training).
- Doubtful: Harry Gray (Hip flexor injury).
Tottenham Hotspur
- Out: Radu Drăgușin (Cruciate Ligament), James Maddison (Cruciate Ligament), Dominic Solanke (Ankle Surgery), Randal Kolo Muani (Close to return).
- In: Cristian Romero (Confirmed fit and available after missing midweek Champions League game).
Predictions & Analysis
Chris Sutton (BBC Sport)
- Prediction: Draw (1-1)
- Quote on Leeds: “Fair play to Leeds, they have really surprised and impressed me so far. There is a good balance to their team because they carry a threat and can dig in too… Daniel Farke deserves a lot of credit.”
- Quote on Tottenham: “Tottenham have had a difficult week, having to fight back to rescue draws against Wolves and Bodo/Glimt, and this is going to be another tricky game for them. I can actually see it ending in another draw for Spurs. At least they played in the Arctic Circle on Tuesday night rather than Wednesday but a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday is still far from ideal, and this Champions League campaign is going to stretch their squad.”
Alan Shearer (Metro)
- Prediction: Draw
- Quote: “With Leeds playing at home and Tottenham being away in the Champions League during the week, it won’t be an easy game. I’ll go for a draw.”
The Independent / Evening Standard
- Prediction: Draw (1-1)
- Analysis/Quote: “Even with their injury problems, you would expect Tottenham to take three points here, but they have looked disjointed in attack in recent weeks… Leeds are a dangerous opponent - especially at home - and have their own threats… Draw, 1-1.”
- Prediction: Tottenham Win (1-3)
- Analysis/Quote: “It will be an open game with plenty of chances for both sides, but Tottenham’s superior quality might just see them get the result.”
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