Match report

Leeds Defeats Fulham 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Leeds
Leeds
1–0
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Jan 17, 2026

Leeds emerged victorious against Fulham on January 17th, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win in the Premier League. Despite heavy pressure from Fulham, Leeds managed to find their breakthrough late in the game when L. Nmecha scored with an assist from E. Ampadu.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Leeds 1-0 Fulham
  • • Leeds goal by L. Nmecha (assisted by E. Ampadu)
  • • Five yellow cards issued in the match - T. Castagne, S. Lukijak, H. Wilson, J. Cuenca, and J. Kusi Asare of Fulham; E. Ampadu of Leeds
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams including Noah Okafor for W. Gnonto (Leeds), R. Sessegnon for Kevin (Fulham)

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 24 J. Justin (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 19 N. Okafor (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Lucas Perri
  • 23 S. Bornauw
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 8 S. Longstaff
  • 22 A. Tanaka
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 10 J. Piroe
  • 14 L. Nmecha

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 20 S. Lukic (M)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 30 R. Sessegnon (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 35 S. Amissah
  • 31 I. Diop
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 24 J. King
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 22 Kevin
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    27' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne

    Foul

  2. Fulham
    28' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lukić

    Foul

  3. Leeds
    41' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ampadu

    Argument

  4. Fulham
    56' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Wilson

    Foul

  5. Fulham
    65' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sessegnon · On: Kevin
  6. Fulham
    66' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lukić · On: T. Cairney
  7. Leeds
    70' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: W. Gnonto
  8. Fulham
    77' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: J. King
  9. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gruev · On: A. Tanaka
  10. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jayden Bogle · On: L. Nmecha
  11. Fulham
    87' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuenca

    Foul

  12. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Wilson · On: Issa Diop
  13. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: J. Kusi Asare
  14. Leeds
    90'+4 Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: S. Bornauw
  15. Fulham
    90'+5 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kusi Asare

    Foul

  16. Leeds
    90' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nmecha · Assist: E. Ampadu

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Fulham
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 8 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 402 477
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.43 0.39
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 311 388
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned when L. Nmecha scored in the 90th minute, securing a vital victory for Leeds.
  • ▸ Early yellow cards to T. Castagne and S. Lukijak of Fulham set a tone of caution early on, impacting their initial momentum.