Wed 9 Sept · 8pmEFL
Leeds XI @ Chelsea
Predictions are locked for this fixture.
What Farke said before the next match
Farke on the squad Spoke Wed 11:25am
“Joe Rodon, obviously long-term injury out.”
“Little question mark behind Daniel James. He reported during the warm-up at Brighton some issues with his back and also with his hamstring.”
Latest Leeds moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERRamazani goes out on loan to Burnley31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBahoya joins on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBard joins on loan from Nice31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERChambers goes out on loan to Northampton31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERGnonto goes out on loan to Fiorentina31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERZetterer signs from Eintracht Frankfurt28 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERPerri goes out on loan to Torino28 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERByram leaves for Middlesbrough23 Aug · Free agent
Leeds predicted lineup vs Chelsea1 UNAVAILABLE
Leeds are without Rodon away at Chelsea in the EFL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches is: Trafford in goal, a back four of Justin, Muharemović, Rodon and Elvedi, and Okafor and Calvert-Lewin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Rodon (Out).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Leeds, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 2 graded.
- Brighton (A)Sat 5 Sept · 5 XIs98
- Nottingham Forest (A)Sat 22 Aug · 10 XIs107
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Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
Most Common Leeds Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- TraffordGK · 4 starts
- JustinDEF · 4 starts
- MuharemovićDEF · 4 starts
- RodonDEF · 3 starts
- ElvediDEF · 2 starts
- AmpaduMID · 4 starts
- BogleMID · 3 starts
- StachMID · 3 starts
- TanakaMID · 2 starts
- OkaforFWD · 3 starts
- Calvert-LewinFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesCalvert-Lewin·Nmecha
- CornersStach·Wilson·Longstaff·Tanaka
- Direct free kicksStach·Longstaff·Aaronson
Calvert-Lewin scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
Leeds fixtures
Leeds @ Chelsea
Predictions are locked. The official lineup drops ~1hr before kickoff.
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Leeds
- What is Leeds's expected lineup today?
- Leeds are without Rodon away at Chelsea in the EFL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches is: Trafford in goal, a back four of Justin, Muharemović, Rodon and Elvedi, and Okafor and Calvert-Lewin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Trafford, Justin, Muharemović, Rodon (out), Elvedi, Ampadu, Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
- Who started Leeds' last match?
- Leeds' starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): J. Trafford, J. Justin, N. Elvedi, T. Muharemović, J. Bogle, E. Ampadu, A. Tanaka, G. Gudmundsson, A. Stach, N. Okafor, D. Calvert-Lewin.
- What was Leeds' last result?
- Leeds drew with Brighton 1–1 on 5 Sept 2026.
- When did Leeds last win?
- Leeds last won on 25 Aug 2026, beating Nottingham Forest 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Leeds?
- D. Calvert-Lewin is Leeds' first choice penalty taker, with L. Nmecha next in line. Calvert-Lewin scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Leeds this season?
- E. Ampadu leads with 4 starts for Leeds across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Leeds use most often?
- Leeds have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Leeds goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- James Trafford has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Leeds this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Leeds defender has started the most this season?
- James Justin has made the most starts as defender for Leeds this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Leeds midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ethan Ampadu has made the most starts as midfielder for Leeds this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Leeds forward has started the most this season?
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin has made the most starts as forward for Leeds this season, starting 3 matches.
Leeds vs Newcastle
Predictions for Chelsea are closed. This one is still open.