Leeds United climbs onto the Premier League podium with a thrashing of Newcastle

Leeds United beat Newcastle 4-1 at home, securing eight points and moving up to third place in the Premier League, level on points with Hull City. The match, played at Elland Road, featured goals from Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert‑Lewin and Noah Okafor, as well as an own‑goal by Lewis Miley.

Goals and chronology

The first goal came in the 32nd minute, when Lewis Miley scored an own‑goal. Just two minutes later, Jayden Bogle doubled the lead, followed by Dominic Calvert‑Lewin in the first half of added time (45+1′). Noah Okafor completed the advantage in the 59th minute, while Bazoumana Touré reduced the deficit for Newcastle in stoppage time (90′).

For the Magpies, Nico González, Amar Dedic and goalkeeper Lukás Hornícek started the match, but González had to be substituted in the 20th minute after being struck in the face. Sean Steur came on in his place, and Matias Fernandes‑Pardo made his debut, but was swapped shortly after. Coach Matthias Jaissle also made changes, bringing on Joe Willock, Tino Livramento and Bazoumana Touré.

Daniel Farke saw his side maintain the unbeaten run in the Premier League, climbing to third place. Leeds United appealed for a penalty early in the game, but the referee did not award it. Despite a solid defence, goalkeeper James Trafford was not heavily tested by Leeds' attacks.

Impact on the table

With the win, Leeds United reached eight points, exactly the same total as Hull City, which secured third place in the English league. The club rose onto the Premier League podium for the first time this campaign.

Newcastle remained on five points, sitting in 12th place in the Premier League, level on points with Nottingham Forest. The defeat marked Leeds' first loss in seven matches.

Ethan Ampadu celebrated his 26th birthday by delivering a long ball that led to Okafor's goal. The story was originally published on Bola na Rede, referring to the English league as the Premier League.