If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

Leeds took 21 shots in their opening game of the season, while Newcastle had 16.

It meant the likes of Joe Rodon and loanee Manor Solomon were overlooked, albeit the five inclusions saw Leeds become the team most represented. Ex-Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, now of Manchester City, won the Championship player of the season, beating James and Tanaka to the accolade.

In a highly anticipated opening match at Elland Road, Leeds United's new goalkeeper, Lucas Perri, made his professional debut. This pivotal moment set the stage for an intense clash against Everton, showcasing the fresh talent and strategic line-ups of both teams.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road.

A major road in Leeds is currently blocked following a crash this morning. The crash has happened on the A643 and is causing big problems for traffic. The traffic is bumper-to-bumper from the A58 to the M621 for Junction 2 for Elland Road.

Leeds United kicked off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. Whites boss Daniel Farke told BBC Sport "it was a really magic night" and a "top performance" from his side.