Match report

Leeds Stun Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Leeds
Leeds
3–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dec 3, 2025

Leeds secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Bijol, Tanaka, and Calvert-Lewin were enough to overcome Chelsea's late effort led by Neto. Despite early substitutions and cautions, Leeds maintained their lead with a solid defensive performance.

Key Facts

  • • Leeds 3-1 Chelsea in the Premier League
  • • Goals: Bijol (6'), Tanaka (43'), Calvert-Lewin (72') for Leeds; Neto (50') for Chelsea
  • • Yellow cards: Anton Stach (Leeds), Estêvão (Chelsea)
  • • Substitutions made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 22 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 18 A. Stach (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 14 L. Nmecha (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Piroe
  • 11 B. Aaronson
  • 19 N. Okafor
  • 20 J. Harrison
  • 23 S. Bornauw
  • 24 J. Justin
  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 44 I. Gruev

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (M)
  • 11 J. Gittens (M)
  • 9 L. Delap (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 P. Neto
  • 10 C. Palmer
  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 24 R. James
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 38 M. Guiu

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    6' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bijol · Assist: Anton Stach
  2. Leeds
    35' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    Anton Stach

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    39' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Estêvão

    Foul

  4. Leeds
    43' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tanaka · Assist: Jayden Bogle
  5. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Estêvão · On: P. Neto
  6. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Badiashile · On: M. Gusto
  7. Chelsea
    50' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: J. Gittens
  8. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Delap · On: C. Palmer
  9. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gittens · On: A. Garnacho
  10. Leeds
    67' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Nmecha · On: Noah Okafor
  11. Leeds
    67' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tanaka · On: I. Gruev
  12. Leeds
    72' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin
  13. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andrey Santos · On: M. Guiu
  14. Leeds
    86' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Calvert-Lewin · On: J. Piroe
  15. Leeds
    87' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jayden Bogle · On: J. Justin
  16. Leeds
    90'+4 Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Gudmundsson · On: S. Bornauw

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Chelsea
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 70% 89%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 264 682
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 2.79 0.96
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 186 608
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leeds took an early lead with a goal from Bijol in the 6th minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Chelsea managed to pull one back through Neto in the 50th minute, but Leeds responded effectively and scored again shortly after, solidifying their victory.