-Júnior 12 Rutter 61
Chambers 90
Chambers 90
Tactics
•46m Ampadu to CB, Byram on at RCB (Leeds) •62m Asare to RCB,
Taylor on at RWB (Harrogate) •76m Gelhardt to IR, Gray on at CF
(Leeds) •85m Gnonto to RWB, Thomas on at LWB, Chambers on at CM
(Leeds)
Captains Burrell captain for Harrogate after their mass substitutions
Captains Burrell captain for Harrogate after their mass substitutions
Nat
Hotel Klosterpforte
(Marienfeld)
(Marienfeld)
-Gruev 7 Piroe 27
Joseph 51, 70
Gindorf 62
Joseph 51, 70
Gindorf 62
Overview
With German police not authorising Leeds to play public
friendlies, this game was held at their training base with
details and video coverage embargoed by both clubs until after
the final whistle. The occasion saw the first appearance of the
much anticipated yellow, smiley badge kit but the last
appearance of Crysencio Summerville.
Tactics •13m Switch to 4-4-2 with back four of Neumann Knight Halstenberg Dehm and Lee Hyun-ju to LM (Hannover) •46m Piroe to CAM, Joseph on at CF (Leeds) •55m Neumann to RCB, Muroya to RB, Momuluh on at RM (Hannover) •63m Rothwell to CAM, Crew on at DM, Debayo on at RCB, Wöber on at LB, Gelhardt on at RW (Leeds) •67m Gindorf to CM, Ndikom on at LM (Hannover) •71m Momuluh to RB, Ndikom to RM, Oudenne on at LM (Hannover) •76m Neumann to LCB, Uhlmann on at RCB (Hannover) •85m Rothwell to DM, Gray on at CAM (Leeds) •88m Ezeh to LCB, Matsuda on at LB (Hannover)
Captains Replacement captains were Struijk for Leeds, Neumann and later Nielsen for Hannover
Trivia •Although Stefan Leitl was present and named on the teamsheet, the Hannover 96 website stated that assistant Lars Barlemann was in charge as part of his Pro Licence training •The training pitch used had no quadrants marked in the corners
Tactics •13m Switch to 4-4-2 with back four of Neumann Knight Halstenberg Dehm and Lee Hyun-ju to LM (Hannover) •46m Piroe to CAM, Joseph on at CF (Leeds) •55m Neumann to RCB, Muroya to RB, Momuluh on at RM (Hannover) •63m Rothwell to CAM, Crew on at DM, Debayo on at RCB, Wöber on at LB, Gelhardt on at RW (Leeds) •67m Gindorf to CM, Ndikom on at LM (Hannover) •71m Momuluh to RB, Ndikom to RM, Oudenne on at LM (Hannover) •76m Neumann to LCB, Uhlmann on at RCB (Hannover) •85m Rothwell to DM, Gray on at CAM (Leeds) •88m Ezeh to LCB, Matsuda on at LB (Hannover)
Captains Replacement captains were Struijk for Leeds, Neumann and later Nielsen for Hannover
Trivia •Although Stefan Leitl was present and named on the teamsheet, the Hannover 96 website stated that assistant Lars Barlemann was in charge as part of his Pro Licence training •The training pitch used had no quadrants marked in the corners
Nat
Kümpel + Hellmeister
Arena (Westfalia)
Arena (Westfalia)
-Joseph 57 Piroe 65
Overview
To throw would-be attendees off the scent, the second game
against 2.Bundesliga opposition was staged at a local lower
league venue.
Tactics •46m Switch to 4-4-2 with Gantenbein as an orthodox RB, Sylla Schallenberg Seguin Donkor across midfield, Bachmann joining Karaman in attack (Schalke) •55m Gnonto to LW, Rutter to RW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •72m Piroe to CF, Crew on at CAM (Leeds) •84m Crew to DM, Chambers on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •Gnonto and Aaronson swapped circa 24m-30m following a Schalke corner, then again for the final five minutes of the first half (Leeds)
Captains Struijk captain in the second half for Leeds
Tactics •46m Switch to 4-4-2 with Gantenbein as an orthodox RB, Sylla Schallenberg Seguin Donkor across midfield, Bachmann joining Karaman in attack (Schalke) •55m Gnonto to LW, Rutter to RW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •72m Piroe to CF, Crew on at CAM (Leeds) •84m Crew to DM, Chambers on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •Gnonto and Aaronson swapped circa 24m-30m following a Schalke corner, then again for the final five minutes of the first half (Leeds)
Captains Struijk captain in the second half for Leeds
-Joseph 14 Rutter 41
Tejón 89
Tejón 89
1■■Mir 65
Tactics
•62m Rutter to RW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •62m Vásquez to LB,
Thierry to RB, Almeida on at RM, Tejón on at LM (Valencia) •65m
Adjustment to 4-4-1 after the sending-off with Duro the lone
striker (Valencia) •82m Byram to LB, Debayo on at RB (Leeds)
•88m Debayo to RCB, Chambers on at RB (Leeds)
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Meslier (Leeds) and Thierry (Valencia)
Trivia •The two teams combined made six substitutions in the same break of play spanning the 62nd to 64th minutes
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Meslier (Leeds) and Thierry (Valencia)
Trivia •The two teams combined made six substitutions in the same break of play spanning the 62nd to 64th minutes
-Struijk 10p Gnonto
46
Aaronson 90+5
Sørensen 23
Lang 41, 90+2p
Aaronson 90+5
Sørensen 23
Lang 41, 90+2p
•●Struijk
10
•●Lang
90+2
Overview
Leeds started the season in typically breathless fashion. It
began with them hitting the crossbar three times in as many
minutes before Struijk finally opened the scoring from the spot.
Pompey then fought back to lead by half-time, completely against
the run of play, and edged ahead again at 3-2 following a 92nd
minute penalty. Still there was time for Aaronson to squeeze
home a dramatic leveller but the returning loanee spoiled his
redemption somewhat, by missing an easier chance moments later.
Tactics •70m Lane to LW, Devlin to RW (Portsmouth) •71m Rutter to RW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •19m Bogle found himself covering on the left after an attacking corner so Júnior was obliged to move temporarily to right-back; curiously they did not revert when a free-kick award quickly gave them the opportunity to do so, instead waiting until a free-kick against 90 seconds later (Leeds)
Tactics •70m Lane to LW, Devlin to RW (Portsmouth) •71m Rutter to RW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •19m Bogle found himself covering on the left after an attacking corner so Júnior was obliged to move temporarily to right-back; curiously they did not revert when a free-kick award quickly gave them the opportunity to do so, instead waiting until a free-kick against 90 seconds later (Leeds)
-1st Round
Dijksteel 50 Burgzorg 60
Coburn 67
Dijksteel 50 Burgzorg 60
Coburn 67
Overview
Despite making eight changes, Leeds started brightly but did not
seriously test the Boro keeper again after he had denied Júnior
in the 3rd minute. Gradually the Teesiders took a grip of the
game and capitalised as United imploded in the early part of the
second-half. A miserable evening was compounded by news of
Georginio Rutter's likely departure after Brighton's triggering
of a £40m release clause.
Tactics •63m Switch to 3-4-1-2 with back line of Ampadu Rodon Struijk, Gruev on at DM, Bogle on at RWB, Gnonto on at LWB, Rutter on as a second striker (Leeds)
Captains One old Leeds favourite replaced another as Middlesbrough captain when Ayling took over from the injured Howson
Tactics •63m Switch to 3-4-1-2 with back line of Ampadu Rodon Struijk, Gruev on at DM, Bogle on at RWB, Gnonto on at LWB, Rutter on as a second striker (Leeds)
Captains One old Leeds favourite replaced another as Middlesbrough captain when Ayling took over from the injured Howson
Overview
An absolutely turgid game in which each team only registered a
single effort on target, both of which were comfortably saved by
the respective keepers. In the circumstances, a good point on
the road but a performance that underlined the need for some
creativity to replace Summerville and Rutter.
Tactics •64m Gnonto to RW, Aaronson on at LW (Leeds)
Interchanges •48m-52m James and Gnonto swapped over as a result of the positions they took up in defending a West Brom left-wing corner (Leeds)
Tactics •64m Gnonto to RW, Aaronson on at LW (Leeds)
Interchanges •48m-52m James and Gnonto swapped over as a result of the positions they took up in defending a West Brom left-wing corner (Leeds)
-Aaronson 24 James 48
Overview
A dominant performance from Leeds and the relief of a first win
of the season. This was despite their attacking options being
further diminished by the loss of Bamford to a hamstring injury,
while new recruit Largie Ramazani had to watch from the stands
pending his work permit.
Tactics •In possession, Sheffield Wednesday were 4-3-3 with Valentín stepping into midfield and Windass and Musaba advancing in support of Jamal Lowe •70m Switch to 4-4-2, Valery now an orthodox RB, Gassama on at RW, Ugbo on as an additional striker (Sheffield Wednesday) •88m Aaronson to LW, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds) •90+2m Bogle to RW, Byram on at RB (Leeds)
Trivia •Byram (who did not touch the ball) entered the play ahead of Gelhardt, even though "11|30" was the initial change signalled and Aaronson was off the pitch first
Tactics •In possession, Sheffield Wednesday were 4-3-3 with Valentín stepping into midfield and Windass and Musaba advancing in support of Jamal Lowe •70m Switch to 4-4-2, Valery now an orthodox RB, Gassama on at RW, Ugbo on as an additional striker (Sheffield Wednesday) •88m Aaronson to LW, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds) •90+2m Bogle to RW, Byram on at RB (Leeds)
Trivia •Byram (who did not touch the ball) entered the play ahead of Gelhardt, even though "11|30" was the initial change signalled and Aaronson was off the pitch first
-Joseph 63 Piroe 82
Overview
Following the closure of the transfer window the previous night,
Leeds had three debutants in this game - including a starting
berth for Manor Solomon. The loanee from Spurs provided the
cross for the crucial opening goal, in a hard-earned derby win.
Tactics •60m Ömür to RCM, Jarvis on at RW (Hull) •75m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •78m With Zambrano subbed off, Coyle temporarily stepped into central areas to start the plays when passing out from the back (Hull) •84m Coyle to LB, Drameh on at RB (Hull) •86m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •27m-32m Gnonto and Salomon swapped over for a spell bookended by Hull set-pieces; a corner and a free-kick in midfield (Leeds)
Tactics •60m Ömür to RCM, Jarvis on at RW (Hull) •75m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •78m With Zambrano subbed off, Coyle temporarily stepped into central areas to start the plays when passing out from the back (Hull) •84m Coyle to LB, Drameh on at RB (Hull) •86m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •27m-32m Gnonto and Salomon swapped over for a spell bookended by Hull set-pieces; a corner and a free-kick in midfield (Leeds)
-Koleosho
18
1■■Humphreys 90+8
Overview
A frustrating first league defeat with Leeds dominating
possession but creating little threat, especially in the final
quarter of the game. The only goal was conceded from an
attacking corner; Koleosho breaking from deep in his own half
after a slip by Solomon.
Tactics •64m Anthony to RW, Sarmiento on at LW (Burnley) •73m Brownhill to CAM, Cullen on at DM (Burnley) •86m Switch to 3-2-4-1 with back line of Byram Gruev Struijk, Tanaka on at DM, Bogle to RW, Gnonto to LW, Piroe and Ramazani behind Joseph (Leeds) 90+8m Adjustment to 4-4-1 after the sending-off with Massengo to RB (Burnley)
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Struijk (Leeds) and Cullen (Burnley)
Trivia Rodon and Brownhill clashed heads in the 79th minute, both requiring bandages and new shirts; the Burnley man's was unnumbered
Tactics •64m Anthony to RW, Sarmiento on at LW (Burnley) •73m Brownhill to CAM, Cullen on at DM (Burnley) •86m Switch to 3-2-4-1 with back line of Byram Gruev Struijk, Tanaka on at DM, Bogle to RW, Gnonto to LW, Piroe and Ramazani behind Joseph (Leeds) 90+8m Adjustment to 4-4-1 after the sending-off with Massengo to RB (Burnley)
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Struijk (Leeds) and Cullen (Burnley)
Trivia Rodon and Brownhill clashed heads in the 79th minute, both requiring bandages and new shirts; the Burnley man's was unnumbered
-Ramazani 30 Piroe 87
•●Struijk
67 (saved)
1■Bagan 23
Overview
The sad loss of Sol Bamba three weeks prior, was suitably
commemorated with his family present for this fixture between
two of his old clubs. The football itself ought to have brought
a more comfortable win for a Leeds team that enjoyed nearly 80%
possession and a man advantage for three-quarters of the game.
Missing a penalty (for the third consecutive time on this
ground) and several other chances, kept an element of doubt
until sub Joel Piroe smashed home the clincher late on. The
result kept Cardiff rooted at the bottom of the Championship and
manager Erol Bulut was relieved of his duties the following day.
Tactics •The Leeds forwards were quite flexible with the wingers often moving inside and leaving space for the full-backs to push forward •Cardiff's approach was more cautious, three men in a token press but quickly retreating into a compact defensive shape •23m After the sending-off, the back five initially became a back four with no other particular changes (Cardiff) •46m Half-time switch to 5-3-1 with Collins on at LCB, Colwill to RM, Tanner to CF (Cardiff) •79m Switch to 4-3-2 with Collins to LB, Robertson slight change to DM, Colwill to LM, Willock on at RM, Ashford joining El Ghazi in attack (Cardiff) •84m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •90m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM, Tanaka on at DM (Leeds)
Interchanges •20m-23m & 37m-42m Gnonto and Ramazani swapped over (Leeds)
Captains Alnwick took the armband after Ralls was substituted (Cardiff)
Trivia •Willock ran on ahead of Ashford, even though the latter for Siopis was the first change signalled by the fourth official (Cardiff) •Fish played with a blue bandage and unnumbered shirt from the 73rd minute, following treatment for a cut head (Cardiff) •Joel Bagan was sent-off for the second time against Leeds, having picked up two yellow cards in the FA Cup tie in January 2023
Tactics •The Leeds forwards were quite flexible with the wingers often moving inside and leaving space for the full-backs to push forward •Cardiff's approach was more cautious, three men in a token press but quickly retreating into a compact defensive shape •23m After the sending-off, the back five initially became a back four with no other particular changes (Cardiff) •46m Half-time switch to 5-3-1 with Collins on at LCB, Colwill to RM, Tanner to CF (Cardiff) •79m Switch to 4-3-2 with Collins to LB, Robertson slight change to DM, Colwill to LM, Willock on at RM, Ashford joining El Ghazi in attack (Cardiff) •84m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •90m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM, Tanaka on at DM (Leeds)
Interchanges •20m-23m & 37m-42m Gnonto and Ramazani swapped over (Leeds)
Captains Alnwick took the armband after Ralls was substituted (Cardiff)
Trivia •Willock ran on ahead of Ashford, even though the latter for Siopis was the first change signalled by the fourth official (Cardiff) •Fish played with a blue bandage and unnumbered shirt from the 73rd minute, following treatment for a cut head (Cardiff) •Joel Bagan was sent-off for the second time against Leeds, having picked up two yellow cards in the FA Cup tie in January 2023
-Gnonto 16 Bogle 49
Piroe 79
Piroe 79
Overview
A surprisingly comfortable win with well-worked goals and a
refreshing willingness to shoot from around the edge of the box.
The only downside was a knee injury to Ethan Ampadu that it was
later confirmed, would sideline the United skipper for the
remainder of 2024.
Tactics •60m Latibeaudiere to DM, van Ewijk to RB, Sakamoto on at RW (Coventry) •70m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •82m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •13m-16m, 28m-31m & 41m-45+1m Gnonto and Ramazani swapped over, the first of these spells culminating in the opening goal (Leeds)
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Struijk (Leeds) and Latibeaudiere (Coventry)
Trivia •Ramazani (Leeds) used a break in play in the 20th minute while the Coventry goalkeeper received treatment, to change his boots from a fluo yellow pair to black ones
Tactics •60m Latibeaudiere to DM, van Ewijk to RB, Sakamoto on at RW (Coventry) •70m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds) •82m Piroe to CF, Rothwell on at CAM (Leeds)
Interchanges •13m-16m, 28m-31m & 41m-45+1m Gnonto and Ramazani swapped over, the first of these spells culminating in the opening goal (Leeds)
Captains Replacement captains after substitutions were Struijk (Leeds) and Latibeaudiere (Coventry)
Trivia •Ramazani (Leeds) used a break in play in the 20th minute while the Coventry goalkeeper received treatment, to change his boots from a fluo yellow pair to black ones
-Ramazani 60
Sargent 15p
Sargent 15p
•●Sargent
15
Overview
Leeds suffered a serious knee injury for the second game
running, this time to Ilia Gruev in an inocuous-looking
collision in the move that led to Norwich's penalty. Forced to
implement a new midfield combination of Rothwell and Taneka,
there was much to be encouraged about from battling back to take
a well-earned point at Carrow Road. However the loss of
attacking momentum when substitutions were made in the final
quarter, suggested squad depth could be a concern for the season
ahead.
Tactics •46m Doyle to LCB, Fisher to LB, Stacey on at RB (Norwich) •71m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Discipline Daniel Farke was shown a yellow card in the 85th minute (Leeds)
Tactics •46m Doyle to LCB, Fisher to LB, Stacey on at RB (Norwich) •71m Aaronson to LW, Piroe on at CAM (Leeds)
Discipline Daniel Farke was shown a yellow card in the 85th minute (Leeds)
-Piroe 22 Júnior 56
Rigg 9 Júnior 90+7og
Rigg 9 Júnior 90+7og
Overview
Leeds looked set for an impressive victory to take them level
with their hosts at the head of the Championship, until a
horrific mistake from Meslier deep into injury time.
Tactics •Early on Sunderland were 5-4-1 out of possession, with Neil dropping back between the centre-backs; around the half-hour mark and with Leeds now controlling the game, they modified this to 4-4-1-1 with Rigg stepping forward to support the isolated Isidor •90+2m Gnonto to LW, Schmidt on at RW (Leeds)
Interchanges •65m-68m & 81m-83m Ramazani and Gnonto swapped over, both instances following Sunderland corners (Leeds)
Trivia •Ramazani (Leeds) noticeably changed his footwear at half-time, ditching his black boots for white ones
Tactics •Early on Sunderland were 5-4-1 out of possession, with Neil dropping back between the centre-backs; around the half-hour mark and with Leeds now controlling the game, they modified this to 4-4-1-1 with Rigg stepping forward to support the isolated Isidor •90+2m Gnonto to LW, Schmidt on at RW (Leeds)
Interchanges •65m-68m & 81m-83m Ramazani and Gnonto swapped over, both instances following Sunderland corners (Leeds)
Trivia •Ramazani (Leeds) noticeably changed his footwear at half-time, ditching his black boots for white ones