Leeds scored three in quickfire goals to take control of their Premier League game against Newcastle in the first half at Elland Road. Both Leeds and Newcastle went into the match unbeaten in the Premier League so far but it was the hosts who made the better start, blowing their opponents away with two goals in two minutes before a third before half-tome.Anton Stach had already passed up a good shooting opportunity before a huge penalty appeal was controversially waved after Mathias Fernandes-Pardo appeared to handball it, with Leeds undoubtedly the better side.Table of ContentsTanaka puts Leeds aheadCalvert-Lewin doubles leadDCL scores againLeeds team newsNewcastle team newsTanaka puts Leeds aheadThe Whites deserved lead finally came when Ao Tanaka picked up Noah Okafors pass before his shot deflected into the back of the net.Replays showed the ball deflected off both Lewis Miley and Sean Stach, allowing the ball to float into the net.Calvert-Lewin doubles leadOnly two minutes later, Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Daniel Farkes men 2-0 up when he powerfully headed into the back of the net in trademark style after a nice cross from Jaden Bogle.DCL scores againThere was still time for Leeds to add a third before half-time. A simple ball was played forward for Calvert-Lewin, who brushed off a weak challenge from Sven Botman before slotting the ball home.Leeds team newsLeeds starting XI: Trafford, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Justin, Muharemovic, Elvedi, Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach, Okafor, Calvert-LewinLeeds substitutes: Zetterer, Bard, Bijol, Longstaff, Aaronson, Wilson, James, Bahoya, Nmecha Newcastle team newsNewcastle starting XI: Hornicek, Hall, Botman, Nico, Wissa, Barnes, Thiaw, Fernandez-Pardo, Murphy, Dedic, MileyNewcastle substitutes: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Bamba, Steur, Toure, Willock, Ramsey, Miley Topics Leeds United F.C. Newcastle United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Leeds vs Newcastle: Line-ups confirmed for Monday night football Mitch Fretton 14th September, 2026 Leeds v Newcastle: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 13th September, 2026 Premier League Christmas fixtures confirmed with seven Boxing Day matches Mitch Fretton 10th September, 2026 Jaissle in love with Hall amid reports of new contract for Newcastle left-back Nicholas McGee 10th September, 2026 Chelsea 6-3 Leeds: Report, result and goals as Blues fight back in nine-goal thriller Mitch Fretton 9th September, 2026 LIVE Chelsea v Leeds: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for EFL Cup tie Jon Fisher 9th September, 2026
