Leeds United FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
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' The wait is over. Sunderland AFC get us underway at Elland Road.
- 5' Sunderland AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Ian Poveda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leeds United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leeds United FC and Sunderland AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Leeds United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 31.
- 32' Goal! Wilson Isidor scores his 38 goal in 422 matches.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dennis Cirkin made 363 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Leeds United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Junior Firpo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 56' Jobe Bellingham was booked on 56.
- 61' Trai Hume has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 61.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 71' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Joe Rothwell on, Ilia Gruev off on 71 minutes.
- 76' Chris Rigg makes way for Salis Abdul Samed at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 78' Pascal Struijk does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
- 79' Largie Ramazani gets the nod from Leeds United FC. He replaces Manor Solomon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' A moment of madness from Dennis Cirkin on 80 minutes earns him a card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 83' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a card on 83.
- 86' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Patrick Roberts by Ian Poveda on 86 minute.
- 90' Sam Byram is ready to make an impact after coming on for Junior Firpo at the 90 minute mark.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Junior Firpo. He receives a card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Leeds United FC take all three points.
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.