Newcastle United travel to face Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday, 14 September 2026, aiming to extend their unbeaten start under Matthias Jaissle. Both Premier League sides sit level on five points after three matches, while Daniel Farke’s hosts seek a swift response following an EFL Cup exit.
Monday night brings a high-stakes clash to Elland Road as Newcastle United head to Leeds for the final fixture of Premier League gameweek four. Both clubs enter the fixture carrying identical five-point records from their opening three league outings, though they arrive via sharply contrasting midweek experiences in the EFL Cup.
Elland Road Showdown as Both Sides Defend Unbeaten League Runs
Newcastle arrive in West Yorkshire under the guidance of Matthias Jaissle, looking to build on early momentum that has kept them unbeaten through August and early September. Last weekend saw the Magpies stage a resilient comeback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth at St James’ Park, before squeezing past Millwall 1-0 in the cup courtesy of a goal from Joe Willock. A victory on Monday would secure Newcastle’s first two away league wins at the start of a campaign since the 1995-96 season.
Leeds, meanwhile, are aiming to bounce back from a dramatic 6-3 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a match where Daniel Farke’s side let slip a two-goal advantage in the League Cup third round. Despite that cup exit, the Whites remain undefeated in the Premier League. Farke’s squad can equal a 21st-century club milestone by going four league games without defeat to open a campaign, a feat last achieved during the 2001-02 season when they finished fifth in the top flight.
Team News and Defensive Shuffles for Farke and Jaissle
Both managers grapple with significant defensive absences. Nico Elvedi is expected to retain his place in Farke’s established 3-4-2-1 formation. On the positive side, midfielder Ilia Gruev is nearing a return from a knee issue that sidelined him since April, though Mateo Joseph remains out until the new year following an ACL problem.
Newcastle face their own personnel challenges, particularly at right-back. Amar Dedic was forced off at half-time during the cup win over Millwall due to hamstring discomfort. While Jaissle sought to calm fears over the extent of the injury, Tino Livramento stands ready to step into the starting XI. Jaissle added regarding the right-back’s status, though he declined to offer a definitive timeline, noting,
“I treat these things really confidentially.”
Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle manager
The visitors are also without Joelinton, Dan Burn, and William Osula, all of whom are sidelined with injuries until after the upcoming international break. With the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali leaving a newly rebuilt midfield, Nico Gonzalez and Lewis Miley are projected to anchor the center of the pitch.
Tactical Matchup and Historical Precedent at Elland Road
Historical indicators offer encouragement for the visitors, as Newcastle are unbeaten in six straight Premier League meetings against Leeds. That sequence includes a chaotic 4-3 thriller at St James’ Park in January, settled decisively when Harvey Barnes scored on 101 minutes and 48 seconds, marking one of the latest goals in the history of the competition.
However, Elland Road has traditionally served as a leveller. Farke’s side has conceded only twice across their three league fixtures so far, leaning on disciplined defensive organisation in their 3-4-2-1 system. Up front, Leeds will look to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has historically proved a thorn in Newcastle’s side by scoring seven Premier League goals against them—more than he has managed against any other opponent in the competition.
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST, with live television coverage provided across Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom.
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