Leeds beat Tottenham to end five-match winless run

Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 16:13 · Archive

Leeds United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road with a goal from substitute Noah Okafor.

Leeds United secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road, with substitute Noah Okafor scoring the winning goal. The victory ended Leeds's run of five matches without a win in the Premier League.

Daniel Farke's side had been without a league win since 14 September, while Tottenham arrived at Elland Road having won three consecutive Premier League matches under Roberto De Zerbi. Despite Tottenham's better recent form, pundits had predicted a tight contest. Alan Shearer forecast a draw, noting that 'Elland Road's a tough place to go', whilst BBC Match of the Day pundit Chris Sutton also anticipated a closely fought match.

Farke had expressed confidence in his team ahead of the fixture, dismissing suggestions that Leeds were in a 'difficult situation' despite their winless run. After the match, the manager highlighted his squad's 'unity' and 'commitment' in securing the result.

The victory was particularly significant as Leeds had failed to score in their last two away matches, and the club had not lost at home since March. The win also allowed Leeds to avoid entering a two-week international break on a poor run of form.

Among Tottenham's players facing their former club was Archie Gray, the 20-year-old defender who played 52 games for Leeds under Farke before moving to Spurs in 2024. Gray has made 91 appearances for Tottenham and has featured regularly under De Zerbi this season, including wearing the captain's armband on the opening day. Farke praised Gray's mentality, noting that when he gave the youngster his senior debut aged just 17 in August 2023, he already possessed the 'mentality and quality' to compete at the top level.

Leeds face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after the international break, followed by a home match against Coventry City.

How it is being reported

• Daniel Farke explains Noah Okafor medical gamble vs Tottenham and VAR red card stanceLeeds United's medical department had sent a warning to Farke about Okafor pre-matchLeedsLive · 7 Nov, 16:41
• "No replacement" - Daniel Farke declaration on Leeds United win v Tottenham and Gabi Gudmundsson injury updateBoss Daniel Farke on Leeds United’s win against Tottenham and a Gabi Gudmundsson injury update.Yorkshire Evening Post · 7 Nov, 15:58
• Daniel Farke on 'spot-on' Leeds United, Noah Okafor admission, Gabriel Gudmundsson update + on Spurs controversyDANIEL Farke praised the ‘unity’ and ‘commitment’ of his Leeds United side after they secured their first win in six Premier League games since September 14 - and avoided a long international break in the process following a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road.Yorkshire Post · 7 Nov, 15:55
• Daniel Farke live Leeds United news conference after win over Tottenham HotspurRead what Daniel Farke has to say after Leeds United's lunchtime performance against Tottenham at Elland RoadLeedsLive · 7 Nov, 14:49
• Daniel Farke makes big Archie Gray claim ahead of first game vs Leeds United since exitArchie Gray played 52 games for Leeds United under Daniel Farke before leaving in 2024LeedsLive · 7 Nov, 07:00
• Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur: 'Calm' Daniel Farke dismisses talk of 'difficult situation' after winless runDANIEL Farke has dismissed any suggestions that Leeds United are in a 'difficult situation', with the club currently on their joint-longest run without a Premier League win in 2026.Yorkshire Post · 6 Nov, 18:01
• Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Farke on 'elite' duo on opposing sides at Elland RoadTHE very best young players aren't defined purely on talent alone these days.Yorkshire Post · 6 Nov, 17:19
• Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur leaves pundits saying the same thing - 'very tight'Daniel Farke's side host a Tottenham Hotspur outfit at Elland Road on Saturday that has won its last three Premier League matchesLeedsLive · 6 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Leeds United · Tottenham Hotspur · Daniel Farke · Roberto De Zerbi · Noah Okafor · Archie Gray · Alan Shearer · Chris Sutton

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