At the start of the season the three sides that came up from The Championship were favourites to go down but against all odds Sunderland finished 7th, qualifying for Europe and Leeds finished a very creditable 14th. Unfortunately The Clarets (Burnley) finished 19th and drop back down to The Championship. All Leeds fans would have settled for 17th place, stay in The Premiership but a fantastic second half to the season saw us finishing with a superb 47 points which meant Leeds earned £144.5m from their first season back in the top flight. At Christmas some fans were calling for Farke to be sacked but his change in tactics after losing unluckily to Man City saw a huger change in fortune for the club.

Our signing at the start of the season particularly Dominic Calvert-Lewin who we got on a free, James Justin, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Jaka Bijo, Lukas… Read more

West Ham United 3 Leeds United 0

With Leeds safe this game was a must win one for The Hammers and hope Everton did them a favour and beat Spurs to keep them in The Premiership. Unfortunately West Ham did their bit against a Leeds side that were already looking to their summer break while Spurs beat The Toffees and thus ended The Hammers 14 years stay in The Premiership. West Ham were always up against it going into this match as they sat two points behind Spurs who also had a vastly inferior goal difference. This is hard to credit as just three years ago West Ham won their first major silverware in 43 years as David Moyes led them to the Europa Conference League title. To their credit it looked like Leeds were odds on to go down at Christmas given their poor form but since the New… Read more

Leeds United 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 0

This was a case where it was a smash and grab win for Leeds. The Seagulls had dominated the game with 19 efforts on goal but apart from an outstanding save from Darlow he was rarely troubled. All the action in the first half came with two minutes to the half time whistle. Pascal Gross forced Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow into a full-stretch save before Van Hecke failed to get his header on target from six yards in the follow-up.

Brighton started the second half brightly and Danny Welbeck had an effort headed off the line by Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu while Diego Gomez also went close in the 67th minute.Leeds substitute Joel Piroe then had a shot from the edge of the box go inches wide of the top corner as the home side pressed for a winner. It did come in… Read more

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Leeds United 1

This was a massive game for Spurs in their fight to stay in The Premiership and for Leeds it was an opportunity to keep their excellent run going. With West Hams controversial loss at home to Arsenal on Sunday this was a huge game for Spurs. It was a very cagey first half with neither side troubling the opposing goalkeepers. However five minutes into the second half Spurs got the goal the craved. Mathys Tel put the hosts ahead with a spectacular finish and Spurs looked on course to open up a four-point gap over The Hammers who are in the relegation places. Richarlison then blazed a glorious chance over the top moments before Leeds were awarded a penalty.

On 74 minutes Tel's reckless attempt at an overhead kick in his own penalty area gave away a needless penalty and up stepped Dominic Calvert-Lewin who… Read more

Leeds United 3 Burnley 1

Last May Leeds pipped Burnley to the Championship title on goal difference after both sides amassed 100 points and on this occasion The Clarets came to Elland Road eight days after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed while the club announced head coach Scott Parker had left his position by mutual consent. This was a game Leeds targeted for three points to all but guarantee Premiership safety and from the off the pedal was to the metal as they completely dominated the first half. Leeds shook off their FA Cup blues and took the lead on eight minutes much to the relief of the Elland Road faithful. Anton Stach received the ball from Jaka Bijol twenty five yards out and drilled a left footed effort into the bottom corner for a spectacular goal. It was the German midfielder's fourth goal of the season from… Read more

Chelsea 1 Leeds United 0 FA CUP Semi- Final


Leeds hopes of reaching a first FA Cup final since they lost to Sunderland in 1973 were dashed as they were left to regret missed chances that might have turned a tight game in their favour. Ennislusc were well represented at Wembley as Leeds played in the semi final for the first time in 39 years ( 1986/87 ) with Paul and David Nihill, Brian Woods, Marty Brennan Stevie Jones, Mike Lewis, Bryan Williams, Eoin Doohan, Mike E. Gibson, Jason Finn, Jack Quilligan and Colm Ryan in attendance. Chelsea had sacked their manager Liam Rosenior in the days leading up to the game after a run of five league defeats without a goal and interim manager Calum McFarlane was in charge. After only five minutes on the clock Leeds had a glorious chance to take an early lead. US International Brendan… Read more

Bournemouth 2 Leeds United 2

This game had a dramatic and nail biting end after a drab first half where Leeds played below par but certainly were happy to go in level at the half time whistle. It's been a big run of high pressure games for Leeds so it's understandable that not in every game they'll be firing on all cylinders. The Cherries broke the deadlock on the hour mark when Senesi threaded a through ball to Kroupi who's shot was deflect in over Leeds keeper Karl Darlow for his 11th goal of the season. Two minutes later Leeds came close to equalising when Noah Okafor's effort come back off the post. However moments later Ampadu's long throw led to chaos in the Bournemouth penalty area and Wilfried Gnonto's shot went in off the heel of Cherries defender James Hill. Game on now but it was The Cherries who… Read more

Leeds United 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0

Leeds took a massive step towards safety with a excellent victory over a Wolves side who despite their lowly position put it up to the home side and fans could only rest when Calvert Lewin converted a 95th minute penalty. Leeds defender James Justin opened the scoring on 18 minutes with a superb overhead kick after Wolves failed to clear a corner to ease the tension in the home crowd. Just 85 seconds later Elland Road erupted as Noah Okafor finished smartly for his 7th goal of the season at the back post from Brendan Aaronson's fine low cross. After going 2-0 up the home side seemed to take their foot off the pedal thinking the game was done and dusted but that was far from the case.


Leeds endured a couple of nervy moments in the second half with goalkeeper Karl Darlow forced… Read more

Manchester United 1 Leeds United 2

What a night for Leeds fans who witnessed their team win at Old Trafford for the first time since 1981 but more importantly secure a superb three points in their quest for Premiership survival. This on top of securing an FA Cup trip to Wembley after defeating West Ham at the weekend has been a memorable week for all Leeds fans around the globe. Noah Okafor gave Leeds a dream start on five minutes with a brilliant finish to quieten the home fans. On 29 minutes Okafor hit the net again when his shot from the edge of the area got a slight defection of Leny Yoro and nestled in the net. Leeds were completely on top and Tanaka should have made it three in first half injury time but Martínez got back to clear off the line. All us Leeds fans watching on… Read more

Leeds United 0 Brentford 0

Ennislusc members traveled over in the hope of seeing a Leeds win and breathing space in our quest to stay in The Premiership but in a game to forget they had to settle for a point. The club were represented at the game by Mike Jones, Brian Woods, Marty Brennan, Dom O Rourke, Richie Lynch, David O Grady, Paul Harte, Tadgh Murphy, Declan Meaney and Sean Naughton. This game can only be described as an atrocious advertisement for Premiership football as The Bees came to defend stoutly and unfortunately Leeds never troubled Irish International goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher except for an effort from a Lukas Nmecha strike.

Long-range strikes were the ordee of the night with Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka both trying their luck after the break only to be denied by Kelleher. It was only in the last ten minutes that there was… Read more

Crystal Palace 0 Leeds United 0

This was an extremely dour first half with neither side creating much but it ignited into life in the 45th minute and the following minutes of injury time. Following a Leeds corner Palace captain Will Hughes was penalised for a hand ball and referee Thomas Bramall pointed to the spot. Up stepped Calvert-Lewin but he dragged his spot-kick wide of the left post but unfortunately worse was to follow for Farke's men. In the fifth minute of injury time left back Gabriel Gudmundsson was given a second booking for a foul on Ismaila Sarr in the centre circle and got his marching orders.

It was a tall order for Leeds to get something out of the game but to their credit the defended brilliantly in the second half limiting Palace to few chances. Palace did have the ball in the net with 12 minutes… Read more

Leeds United 0 Sunderland 1


This was a game that Daniel Farke had targeted but for the second successive home game Leeds failed to hit the onion sack. The Black Cats despite having only thirty per cent possession and one shot on target all evening, that being a dubious penalty came away with all three points. Let there be no doubt this was a damaging defeat in Leeds bid to remain in the Premiership. In a game that lacked any quality or intensity from the home side their best efforts in the first half came from Anton Stach's free-kick which was pushed behind by keeper Melker Ellborg who was making his debut in goal. The Swedish keeper also saved excellently from Jaka Bijol's close-range header in 12 minutes of added time.


Leeds continued to dictate the second half and on 66 minutes looked to have taken the lead but Joe Rodon's… Read more

Leeds United 0 Manchester City 1

With City coming to Elland Road the home side needed to start well and that they did to their credit. Leeds will be wondering how they did not score after making a excellent start and giving City real cause for concern as they try to close the gap at the top on Arsenal. However not converting chances has been a huge issue for Daniel Farke's side and that you can't do against the top teams or you will be punished . In form Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a golden opportunity inside the opening four minutes to hit the net but shot wide from eight yards after an excellent Brenden Aaronson's cross from the right. In a superb first half from Leeds American International Aaronson who is having an excellent season shot wide from close range and James Justin had an effort saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma… Read more

Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 1

This was another huge game for Leeds going to Villa Park with the home side sitting 3rd in The Premiership but they put in a superb performance and can consider themselves unlucky not to come away with all three points. As in the Chelsea game we lived on scraps and had only 33 per cent possession but created four shots on target just like Unai Emery's Villa. Leeds hit the front on 31 minutes and what a goal it was from Anton Stach. The visitors were awarded a free 30 yards out to the left of the penalty area and he shaped up as if he would play the ball to the far post but caught Emiliano Martinez out of position and fired the ball into the top corner. It was a stunning goal and certainly silenced the big home support. Villa had a… Read more

Chelsea 2 Leeds United 2

Despite having only 34 per cent possession Leeds hung in their and were rewarded with two goals in six minutes to earn a superb point a Stamford Bridge. The Blues under new manager Liam Rosenior had won all four of their Premiership games under his watch and the early signs were he was going to extend that to five given their dominance. However this Leeds team don't lie down and while one might say the rode their luck they deserved a point for their perseverance.

Joao Pedro opened the scoring for The Blues on 24 minutes when he chipped the on-rushing Karl Darlow following a brilliant Cole Palmer's through ball. The home side while dominating all over the field didn't add to their tally before the half time whistle and Leeds breathed a sigh of relief that they were still in the game. However on… Read more

Leeds United 3 Nottingham Forest 1

With both sides level on points going into this game it was a must win game for Farke's boys and in truth they delivered when it mattered with a dominant display at a rocking Elland Road. This was only the 4th victory for Leeds in 16 Premiership games but how important could this victory be at seasons end one wonders. Leeds started brightly with Dominic Calvert Lewin heading against the crossbar before Bogle's scored on 26 minutes following Ilia Gruev assist. Then four minutes later Noah Okafor scored a second with an assist from James Justin for the hosts and Leeds were flying high. Sean Dyche's men were rocking at this stage and one expected a big back lash after half time from Forest.

However the opposite happened and Leeds hit a third four minutes after the interval. And it was that man Dominic… Read more

Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4

This was clearly a game where the gulf in class was startlingly apparent as The Gunners steam rolled Leeds into submission and certainly on this showing will take some stopping in their quest to win The Premiership. When Arsenal's England International Bukayo Saka got injured in the warm up with a hip injury one thought it was a positive for Leeds but his replacement Noni Madueke tormented the home side such is the quality of their squad. Leeds started the game well but on twenty seven minutes the flood gates creaked open. Madueke curled in an excellent cross for Martin Zubimendi to head Arsenal in front and one feared for the home side with over an hour to play. Seven minutes before the half time whistle Arsenal doubled their lead and this was a shocking error from goalkeeper Karl Darlow who recently took over in… Read more

Everton 1 Leeds United 1

This was a game of two halves where Leeds dominated the first and should have gone in more than one up. The Toffees came roaring back in the second half and in the end a draw was a fair outcome for both sides. Leeds were in complete control in the first half taking a deserved lead on 28 minutes with Justin scoring after Dominic Calvert-Lewin had failed to get a touch on Anton Stach's excellent cross. Five minutes later Calvert-Lewin should have marked the return to his former club by doubling Leeds advantage only to strike the near post from six yards when he got on the end of Jayden Bogle's cross. Had this gone it was hard to see Everton coming back given their first half performance and at half time David Moyes rang the changes which changed the game.

He brought on Jarrad… Read more

Leeds United 1 Fulham 0

Lukas Nmecha came off the bench to score a 91st-minute winner as a dominant Leeds ended The Cottagers six-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. It was no more than Leeds deserved as they took the game to Fulham from the off. This was a wonderful three points for Farke's boys after the injury time winner they conceded against Newcastle United this was a sweet win. Leeds remain eight points clear of the relegation zone with 18th-placed West Ham earning a shock win at Spurs.

Leeds dropped goalkeeper Perri in favour of Darlow and this was a decision that had been long on the cards. After an unexciting first half Leeds were on top of Fulham after the break restricting the visitors to only three shots while attempting nine. The all important goal came in the first minute of injury time when Nmecha turned home… Read more

Newcastle United 4 Leeds United 3

What can only be classed as the match of the season to date ended in agony for Leeds as Newcastle United forward Harvey Barnes scored an incredible 102nd-minute winner. This was harsh on Leeds who had performed brilliantly all through and also conceded a 91st minute penalty to The Magpies. Leeds went ahead on 32 minutes as Dominic Calvert-Lewin threaded the ball through to Brenden Aaronson who finished superbly into the bottom corner of Pope's net. However four minutes later Newcastle were back on level thanks to a sidefooted finish from Barnes after Nick Woltemade laid the ball off to his team-mate inside the box.
Leeds were then awarded a penalty in first half injury time following a hand ball by Thiaw. Up stepped Calvert-Lewin to coolly sent goalkeeper Nick Pope the wrong way and end a superb first half for the visitors.

Newcastle came… Read more