Leeds United welcome Bournemouth to Elland Road this afternoon in a clash between two sides aiming to push up the Premier League table. Leeds sit 12th with seven points, while Bournemouth are flying high in fourth after an impressive start to the season.
The Whites have history on their side — they’ve won all seven of their home league games against Bournemouth, scoring 18 goals in the process. But Andoni Iraola’s side have momentum, making their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign.
Match Details
- Competition: Premier League 2025/26
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Kick-off: 17:00 BST
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Recent Form & Key Stats
- Leeds have a 100% home league record vs Bournemouth (W7).
- The last league meeting ended 4-1 to Bournemouth in April 2023.
- Leeds are yet to concede a goal at Elland Road this season.
- Bournemouth have picked up 10 points from their opening five games (their best-ever start).
- Leeds have scored 3+ in back-to-back games after firing blanks in their opening three fixtures.
League Table Snapshot (before kick-off):
- Bournemouth: 4th (10 points, W3 D1 L1)
- Leeds: 12th (7 points, W2 D1 L2)
Head-to-Head Storylines
- Elland Road fortress: Leeds are one of just a few sides yet to concede at home this season.
- Cherries’ rise: Bournemouth could climb as high as fourth if they continue their strong form.
- Goals expected: Leeds’ recent attacking turnaround versus Bournemouth’s fast start makes this one of the day’s most watchable fixtures.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United (4-2-3-1):
Meslier; Firpo, Struijk, Rodon, Aarons; Ampadu, Gray; Summerville, Rutter, Gnonto; Bamford.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):
Neto; Aaronsen, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Scott, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Sinisterra; Solanke.
Prediction
Leeds’ perfect home record against Bournemouth will be tested, but the Cherries have shown they can upset bigger sides. Expect a tight game, with goals likely.
Prediction: Leeds 1–2 Bournemouth
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