Leeds United have made an encouraging start to their return to the Premier League, remaining unbeaten after their opening three league matches of the 2026/27 campaign. Daniel Farke’s side have collected five points from three games and will now turn their attention to a highly anticipated home meeting with Newcastle United at Elland Road.
The Whites began their league campaign with an impressive 1–0 victory away against Nottingham Forest on August 22. They followed that result with a 1–1 draw against Brentford at Elland Road before earning another point in a 1–1 draw away to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 5.
The unbeaten start has given Leeds plenty of confidence as they prepare for a difficult run of fixtures. Although two consecutive draws mean the club would have preferred to collect more points, avoiding defeat against Premier League opposition is an encouraging sign for a newly promoted team.
Leeds’ latest league outing at Brighton demonstrated their ability to compete away from home. The result left Farke’s team with five points from their first three matches, putting them in a solid position in the early Premier League table.
However, their momentum suffered a setback in the Carabao Cup on September 9, when Leeds were beaten 6–3 by Chelsea. Despite the heavy cup defeat, the result does not affect their unbeaten Premier League record. The club will now be focused on responding positively when Newcastle arrive at Elland Road.
The upcoming fixture promises to be another major test. Newcastle are also unbeaten in the Premier League, making Monday’s meeting a contest between two teams yet to taste defeat in the league this season. Newcastle have recorded one victory and two draws from their opening three league matches.
The match is scheduled for Monday, September 14, with an 8pm BST kick-off at Elland Road.
For Farke, maintaining Leeds’ defensive organisation while improving their attacking efficiency will be important. The club have scored three goals and conceded two across their opening three Premier League matches, showing that their games have generally been closely contested.
The atmosphere at Elland Road should add another dimension to the encounter. Leeds will be hoping their home support can inspire the team to another positive result and extend their unbeaten league run.
With both sides looking to continue their strong starts, the Newcastle match represents an important early-season opportunity for Leeds. A victory would not only extend their unbeaten record but also provide a significant boost to their confidence.
For now, Leeds United can be pleased with their Premier League return. The challenge is to turn their promising unbeaten start into a consistent run of results as the season progresses.
