Leeds Knights beat Sheffield Steeldogs in NIHL derby

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 08:09 · Archive

Leeds Knights defeated Sheffield Steeldogs 4-1 to extend their winning streak to four games.

Leeds Knights defeated Sheffield Steeldogs 4-1 at home in the Yorkshire derby, extending their winning streak to four consecutive matches. The victory moved the Knights up to fifth in the NIHL National standings.

Leds have shown signs of resurgence after a difficult opening to their 2026-27 campaign. Sheffield's coach Slava Koulikov has nonetheless expressed confidence that Leeds will be in contention when the league reaches its decisive stage.

How it is being reported

• Leeds Knights 4 Sheffield Steeldogs 1: Knights maintain winning momentum with deserved derby triumphLEEDS KNIGHTS’ resurgence continued as they moved up to fifth in the NIHL National standings by extending their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 home triumph over derby rivals Sheffield Steeldogs.Yorkshire Evening Post · 30 Oct, 07:27
• Leeds Knights 4 Sheffield Steeldogs 1: Knights maintain winning momentum with deserved derby triumphLEEDS KNIGHTS’ resurgence continued as they moved up to fifth in the NIHL National standings by extending their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 home triumph over derby rivals Sheffield Steeldogs.Yorkshire Post · 30 Oct, 07:27
• Leeds Knights v Sheffield Steeldogs: Yorkshire rivals seeking consistency at start of hectic spellLEEDS KNIGHTS may have had a tougher start than normal to their season, but rival coach Slava Koulikov has no doubt they will be in the mix come the business end of the 2026-27 NIHL National campaign.Yorkshire Post · 28 Oct, 17:59

In this story: Leeds Knights · Sheffield Steeldogs · NIHL National · Slava Koulikov

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