Everton are unbeaten in five meetings with Leeds, losing only two of 12 encounters since 2002, although the Toffees have won only two of 19 visits to Elland Road in the last 40 years.
Leeds United vs Everton preview
Leeds United are back in the Premier League, but for how long for remains the question? Last season, the Whites absolutely stormed the EFL Championship, picking up their fifth second-tier title. Daniel Farke's team topped the table with 100 points, concluding the campaign with six successive victories, notably scoring 26 more goals than anybody else, suffering just four defeats.
However, replicating that form in the Premier League is now the challenge. During his time at Norwich, Farke won only six of 49 matches in the top-flight, shipping 101 goals, so will need to prove many doubters wrong. Leeds have spent big this summer, in an attempt to compete, and home games such as this opener feel must-win, even on the opening weekend, if they're to beat the drop come May.
As for Everton, it's the start of a new era, waving goodbye to Goodison last summer, with Hill Dickinson Stadium's grand-opening to come on Sunday. On the pitch however, there are question marks as to how strong David Moyes' team will be. When Moyes returned to Merseyside in January, the Blues did enjoy a notable improvement, winning eight of their final 17 league matches, losing only three, thereby climbing up the table to 13th and, crucially, well away from danger.
However, moving into a new stadium is never easy, and many are wondering if this squad possesses the top-end talent needed to compete, as well as how their new signings will gel together. Everton did conclude last season with three straight victories, enjoying away wins over both Fulham and then Newcastle, but, backed by a raucous home crowd on Monday, Leeds might just fancy their chances.
Leeds United vs Everton head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 122.
- Leeds United Wins: 52. Draws: 34. Everton Wins: 36.
Leeds United team news
On Friday, Leeds confirmed the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer, although it is yet unclear if he will be available to face the team he has just departed.
Many other new recruits are set to feature, including new goalkeeper Lucas Perri, defenders Sebastiaan Bornauw and Gabriel Gudmundsson as well as Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff who, alongside Ao Tanaka, will be the new midfield duo. Centre-back Jaka Bijol is suspended due to a red card he collected while playing for Udinese against Fiorentina on the final day of the Serie A season.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-3-3): Perri; Schmidt, Struijk, Rodon, Gudmundsson; Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach; James, Gnonto, Piroe.
Leeds United player to watch vs Everton
Joël Piroe was Leeds' top-scorer in the Championship last season, bagging an impressive 19 goals, so will he mark his Premier League debut with a goal?
Everton team news
Everton are without Jarrad Branthwaite due to a hamstring injury, suffering a hamstring injury against Roma last weekend, but full-backs Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson, who also went off during that pre-season friendly, are in contention to feature.
In terms of new signings, Jack Grealish's eagerly anticipated debut may have to wait from the bench, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall the more likely new arrival to be deployed in midfield. In attack, Beto started all three Summer Series fixtures in the United States, but Thierno Barry, who has joined from Villarreal, got the nod last time out, so it's hard to forecast who David Moyes favours in attack.
Everton predicted lineup vs Leeds United: (4-3-3): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Gana Gueye, Iroegbunam, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil, Ndiaye; Barry.
Everton player to watch vs Leeds United
Iliman Ndiaye was, by some distance, Everton's most-produce attacker last season, scoring 11 times during his debut campaign at the club, so will he start this campaign with a goal?
Leeds United vs Everton prediction
We are backing Leeds to make a winning return to life back in the Premier League, with the Whites making home advantage count on Monday and winning an entertaining affair: Leeds 2-1 Everton.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Leeds United vs Everton in the Premier League?
Leeds United vs Everton takes place on Monday 18 August 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).