Sunday , 15 November 2026

Leeds United FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Leeds United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Preston North End FC
Sat 12 Apr 2025 · 11:30 UTC Elland Road 35,747 HT 45' · FT 45'
Manor Solomon 4' 1–0
1–1 6' Kaine Kesler
Jayden Bogle 13' 2–1
Y 45' Andrew Hughes
Karl Darlow 72' Y
Ethan Ampadu 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee John Busby
  • Assistant 1 Mark Russell
  • Assistant 2 Matthew Smith
6 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

4
3
1
Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Preston North End FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-12 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2024-12-14 Preston North End FC 1–1 Leeds United FC 2024-01-21 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC 2019-12-26 Leeds United FC 1–1 Preston North End FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
08 Apr Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
05 Apr Luton Town FC A 1–1 D
29 Mar Swansea City AFC H 2–2 D
15 Mar Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–2 D
12 Mar Millwall FC H 2–0 W
Preston North End FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Leeds United FC A 1–2 L
08 Apr Cardiff City FC H 2–2 D
05 Apr Stoke City FC H 1–1 D
02 Apr Derby County FC A 0–2 L
30 Mar Aston Villa FC H 0–3 L
15 Mar Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Preston North End FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Preston North End FC
Callum Lang 4 G
Jordan Thompson 1 G
Jusef Erabi 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Elland Road as Leeds United FC face off against Preston North End FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' Manor Solomon adds to his 2 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 6' Magnificent from Kaine Kesler! That is 3 goals in 57 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 13' What a moment for Jayden Bogle! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 18' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Preston North End FC backline.
  • 23' Karl Darlow has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 33' Preston North End FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 365 games and scored 540 goals.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Andrew Hughes. He receives a card.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Leeds United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Elland Road. Leeds United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 64' Robbie Brady makes way for Emil Riis Jakobsen at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Preston North End FC.
  • 65' Preston North End FC ring the changes. Jordan Storey has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Porteous to step up.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Karl Darlow. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 80' The whistle greets Wilfried Gnonto as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Schmidt.
  • 81' Brenden Aaronson makes way for Patrick Bamford at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
  • 86' Ben Whiteman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 87' That is a card for Leeds United FC. Ethan Ampadu will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' Another substitution for Preston North End FC to replace Stefan Teitur Thordarson by Theo Carroll on 87 minute.
  • 90' Sam Byram is ready to make an impact after coming on for Manor Solomon at the 90 minute mark.
  • With this win, Leeds United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Preston North End FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tyler Roberts 2
Patrick Bamford 2
Alan Browne 2
Tyler Roberts 2
Brad Potts 1
Mateo Fernandez 1
Tom Barkhuizen 1
Kaine Kesler 1

Head to Head

2025-04-12 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2024-12-14 Preston North End FC 1–1 Leeds United FC 2024-01-21 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC 2019-12-26 Leeds United FC 1–1 Preston North End FC

Leeds United FC Form

2025-04-12 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W 2025-04-08 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2025-04-05 Luton Town FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2025-03-29 Leeds United FC 2–2 Swansea City AFC D 2025-03-15 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2025-03-12 Leeds United FC 2–0 Millwall FC W

Preston North End FC Form

2025-04-12 Leeds United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC L 2025-04-08 Preston North End FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2025-04-05 Preston North End FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2025-04-02 Derby County FC 2–0 Preston North End FC L 2025-03-30 Preston North End FC 0–3 Aston Villa FC L 2025-03-15 Preston North End FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC52% Draw26% Preston North End FC22%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Preston North End FC
48%
Leeds United FC or Preston North End FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC34% Draw47% Preston North End FC19%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Preston North End FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.