Leeds United hope to break the early kick-off hoodoo as Tottenham visits.
After a draw in last weekend’s encounter with the Cherries, the Whites face Spurs in this early kick-off clash, hoping to return to winning ways. Leeds United vs. Tottenham Hotspur begins at 12:30 [GMT+1] on Saturday, October 4, at Elland Road.
In 12th place, following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, newly promoted Leeds United take on Spurs as they look to bounce back to winning ways. So far, Daniel Farke’s men have acquired 8 points and are only three points adrift of Saturday’s opponents ahead of this weekend’s fixture. Leeds are looking to end a difficult run of results against Spurs. The Whites have lost nine of their last eleven Premier League meetings with Spurs (W1 D1), including each of the last four, their longest ever league losing streak against the visitors. Their struggles have been particularly costly at home, with Tottenham winning 4-0 in Marcelo Bielsa’s final game in charge and 4-1 in Leeds’ last top-flight home fixture before their 2023 relegation. Should Spurs net four again, they would become the first side to score four or more in three consecutive away league matches at Elland Road. Hence Daniel Farke’s men will need to find a way to sharpen their defensive organisation, though they have conceded too frequently at Elland Road against top-six sides. Early kick-off games have also been a flashpoint for the Whites. Leeds have endured a poor run in early kick-offs, failing to win any of their last eleven Premier League fixtures starting before 3pm (D2 L9) since a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in August 2022. Nevertheless, they would be hoping they can pose plenty of problems for Spurs when they appear with a 4—3—3 formation, having Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Aaronson in attack.
Having remained unbeaten in three Premier League games [WLWDD], Tottenham, who return from European duties, sit in 4th place on the Premier League table. They make preparations to visit Elland Road after a comeback 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. ‘That gave us a very good point away from home. When you’re 2-0 down against a Bodo team that is very good here, we need to be happy with that,’ Thomas Frank said following the draw. They enter this clash in strong away form by their own recent standards. Thomas Frank’s side have collected seven points from their opening three away games this season (W2 D1), already matching their return from the previous eleven (W2 D1 L8). While Dominic Solanke remains ruled out, Richarlison is expected at the attacking end of Spurs’ 4—2—3—1 formation.