Match report

Leeds Defeats Bristol City 4-0 in Championship Clash

Leeds
Leeds
4–0
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Apr 28, 2025

Leeds delivered a clinical display to defeat Bristol City 4-0 at Elland Road. Goals from A. Tanaka, W. Gnonto, and two from L. Ramazani secured Leeds's position in the Championship standings as they continued their strong form.

Key Facts

  • • A. Tanaka opened the scoring with a goal in the 21st minute assisted by M. Solomon.
  • • W. Gnonto extended the lead to two goals in the 55th minute, with an assist from J. Piroe.
  • • L. Ramazani netted twice, first in the 82nd minute and again in injury time of the 90th minute.
  • • Bristol City made multiple substitutions but could not find a breakthrough.

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 2 J. Bogle (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 3 J. Firpo (D)
  • 22 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 29 W. Gnonto (M)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (M)
  • 14 M. Solomon (M)
  • 10 J. Piroe (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Bamford
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 19 Mateo Joseph
  • 23 J. Guilavogui
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 39 M. Wöber
  • 1 I. Meslier
  • 45 H. Gray
  • 21 A. Cairns

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 14 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 2 R. McCrorie (M)
  • 12 J. Knight (M)
  • 29 M. McGuane (M)
  • 24 H. Roberts (M)
  • 6 M. Bird (F)
  • 40 G. Earthy (F)
  • 21 N. Wells (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 S. Armstrong
  • 11 A. Mehmeti
  • 10 S. Twine
  • 20 S. Bell
  • 31 E. Morrison
  • 23 S. Bajić
  • 8 J. Williams
  • 7 Y. Hirakawa

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    21' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tanaka · Assist: M. Solomon
  2. Leeds
    49' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    A. Tanaka

    Foul

  3. Leeds
    55' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Gnonto · Assist: J. Piroe
  4. Bristol City
    58' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: S. Armstrong
  5. Bristol City
    58' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bird · On: A. Mehmeti
  6. Bristol City
    74' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Earthy · On: S. Twine
  7. Bristol City
    74' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. McCrorie · On: S. Bell
  8. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Piroe · On: P. Bamford
  9. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: L. Ramazani
  10. Leeds
    82' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ramazani · Assist: J. Firpo
  11. Leeds
    86' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: M. Joseph
  12. Leeds
    86' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tanaka · On: Josuha Guilavogui
  13. Leeds
    89' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Firpo · On: S. Byram
  14. Leeds
    90'+4 Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ramazani · Assist: I. Gruev

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Bristol City
Fouls 6 4
Pass Accuracy 93% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 3
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 833 281
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 12 1
xG 3.39 0.07
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 774 226
Shots Inside Box 18 1
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leeds's early goal by A. Tanaka set the tone for their commanding performance, leading to further opportunities throughout the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of L. Ramazani as a substitute proved pivotal as he scored twice in quick succession to secure Leeds’s victory.