Leeds win opens season with late Nmecha penalty

Leeds start the season with a win at Elland Road behind a late spot kick

Leeds United beat Everton 1-0 thanks to late Nmecha penalty

Leeds United won 1-0 against Everton at Elland Road on the opening day of the Premier League. Lukas Nmecha converted a penalty in the 84th minute after a VAR check, sealing all three points for Daniel Farke’s team. Leeds started with three new signings in Perri, Gudmundsson and Stach, and the home crowd created an electric atmosphere as they pressed for the breakthrough.

Everton mounted late pressure but could not find a goal. Pickford made a series of saves to keep the visitors in the game, and Tarkowski helped steady the defense. Leeds made effective changes in the second half with Gruev and Harrison entering the fray, while Nmecha came on to impact the late stages. The win marks a strong start for Leeds as they seek consistency this campaign.

Leeds used a high-intensity start to control the tempo and test Everton from the first whistle. The three summer signings started and contributed to a pacey, direct approach that unsettled the visitors. The late penalty shows Leeds’ patience to grind out results when chances are scarce. For Everton, the frustration of missing chances and conceding so late could prompt changes up front or in attack-minded personnel. If Leeds can translate this structure into more regular goal threats, they could become difficult to beat at home all season.

Highlights

The first win of the campaign could set the tone for Leeds in the weeks ahead.