It wouldn't be Leeds United without a bit of controversy to kick off the new Premier League campaign. A fired-up Elland Road, a disputed penalty and, in the end, a strong all-round performance saw the Whites edge past Everton in their opener.

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.

Talking points and reaction from the match at Elland Road last night.

A 1-0 loss to newly-promoted Leeds United isn’t how most fans would’ve expected Everton to begin the season. The result following the performance at Elland Road on Monday night was a brutal

These are the confirmed lineups for Everton vs Leeds United as they collide for our Monday Night Football fix. Both teams enter the season revamped as the Toffees are in a new home with David Moyes at the helm while their opponents earned promotion and have built a very physical side to contend with the top division.