Leeds United FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Leeds United FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Assistant 1 Simon Bennett
- Assistant 2 Daniel Robathan
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 20.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Watford FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Burnley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Watford FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Leeds United FC host Sunderland AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mateo Fernandez made 360 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The 26-year-old Daniel Ballard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' It’s a booking for Leeds United FC player. Ao Tanaka gets a card.
- 32' The Haiti Wilson Isidor breaks the deadlock on 32 minutes. 0-1!
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' 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.
- 45' Jayden Bogle picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' Leeds United FC have won 534 goals from 360 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Jobe Bellingham picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Trai Hume on 61.
- 66' Ilia Gruev needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 71' Ilia Gruev makes way for Joe Rothwell at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Salis Abdul Samed. He replaces Chris Rigg on 76 minute.
- 78' Magnificent from Pascal Struijk! That is 14 goals in 360 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' The whistle greets Manor Solomon as he departs to be replaced by Largie Ramazani.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Dennis Cirkin. He receives a card.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anthony Patterson.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Ian Poveda. He replaces Patrick Roberts on 86 minute.
- 90' Another change for Leeds United FC made on 90 minute. Junior Firpo leaves to be changed by Sam Byram.
- 90' The referee shows Leeds United FC player a card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Leeds United FC players.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 7
- 2
- 1
-
3
Junior Firpo ↓ Sam Byram 90'
-
22
Ao Tanaka ↓ Pascal Struijk 71'
-
14
Manor Solomon ↓ Largie Ramazani 79'
- 10
- 11
-
44
Ilia Gruev ↓ Joe Rothwell 71'
Bench
- 26
-
25
Sam Byram ↑ 90'
-
5
Pascal Struijk ↑ 71'
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↑ 71'
- 23
-
17
Largie Ramazani ↑ 79'
- 29
-
19
Mateo Fernandez ↑ 79'
- 33
Coach
Daniel Farke
Sunderland AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
-
18
Wilson Isidor ↓ Eliezer Mayenda 76'
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↓ Ian Poveda 86'
- 1
- 28
- 32
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 7
-
11
Chris Rigg ↓ Salis Abdul Samed 76'
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 26
-
20
Salis Abdul Samed ↑ 76'
-
12
Eliezer Mayenda ↑ 76'
- 14
- 33
-
36
Ian Poveda ↑ 86'
- 30
Coach
Regis Le Bris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pascal Struijk | 2 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
| Junior Firpo | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Alan Browne | 1 |
| Chris Rigg | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
53%
Leeds United FC or Sunderland AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.