Leeds lineup @ Sunderland
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Leeds' expected lineup at Sunderland, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Trafford (8); Justin (9), Muharemović (9), Elvedi (6); Ampadu (9), Bogle (7), Stach (7), Okafor (7), Tanaka (6), Gudmundsson (5); Calvert-Lewin (7). Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Manchester United match on 18 Oct.
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- TRANSFERRamazani goes out on loan to Burnley31 Aug · Loan
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- TRANSFERChambers goes out on loan to Northampton31 Aug · Loan
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- TRANSFERByram leaves for Middlesbrough23 Aug · Free agent
Leeds predicted lineup vs Sunderland
MOST USED XILeeds' expected lineup away at Sunderland in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 9 official matches: Trafford in goal, a back three of Justin, Muharemović and Elvedi, and Calvert-Lewin leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKTrafford
- DEFJustin
- DEFMuharemović
- DEFElvedi
- MIDAmpadu
- MIDBogle
- MIDStach
- MIDOkafor
- MIDTanaka
- MIDGudmundsson
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
- Based on starts across 9 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 4 graded. One draw.
- Manchester United (H)Sun 18 Oct · 5 XIs1111
- Newcastle (H)Mon 14 Sept · 5 XIs1011
- Brighton (A)Sat 5 Sept · 5 XIs98
- Nottingham Forest (A)Sat 22 Aug · 10 XIs107
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Leeds are 7th in the EPL on 10 points from 7 games. They have W1 D3 L1 in their last five.
Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
Most Common Leeds Starting XI
Based on 9 official matches this season
- TraffordGK · 8 starts
- JustinDEF · 9 starts
- MuharemovićDEF · 9 starts
- ElvediDEF · 6 starts
- AmpaduMID · 9 starts
- BogleMID · 7 starts
- StachMID · 7 starts
- OkaforMID · 7 starts
- TanakaMID · 6 starts
- GudmundssonMID · 5 starts
- Calvert-LewinFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesCalvert-Lewin·Nmecha
- CornersStach·Wilson·Longstaff·Tanaka
- Direct free kicksStach·Wilson·Longstaff·Aaronson
Calvert-Lewin scored 5 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.
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- What is Leeds's expected lineup?
- Leeds' expected lineup away at Sunderland in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 9 official matches: Trafford in goal, a back three of Justin, Muharemović and Elvedi, and Calvert-Lewin leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Trafford, Justin, Muharemović, Elvedi, Ampadu, Bogle, Stach, Okafor, Tanaka, Gudmundsson, Calvert-Lewin.
- Who started Leeds' last match?
- Leeds' starting XI on 18 Oct 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 Manchester United 1–1 on 18 Oct 2026.
- When did Leeds last win?
- Leeds last won on 14 Sept 2026, beating Newcastle 4–1.
- 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 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Leeds this season?
- E. Ampadu leads with 9 starts for Leeds across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Leeds use most often?
- Leeds have used a 3-4-2-1 in 7 of their 9 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 8 matches.
- Which Leeds defender has started the most this season?
- James Justin has made the most starts as defender for Leeds this season, starting 9 matches.
- Which Leeds midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ethan Ampadu has made the most starts as midfielder for Leeds this season, starting 9 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 7 matches.
Leeds past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Championship | 1st | 29 | 13 | 4 | 100 |
| 2023-24 | Championship | 3rd | 27 | 9 | 10 | 90 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 19th | 7 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 17th | 9 | 11 | 18 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 9th | 18 | 5 | 15 | 59 |
Leeds away to Sunderland
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