Another season of drama, passion, and late goals — Leeds fans, get ready for the rollercoaster
Leeds United 2025/26 Fixtures: A Season of Hope, Headaches and Heart-Stopping Drama
The moment Leeds United fans have been simultaneously dreading and looking forward to is finally here — the unveiling of the 2025/26 Premier League fixture list. It’s a bit like opening your exam results: you already know there’s going to be pain involved, but you can’t help but hope for the odd pleasant surprise.
This season’s schedule promises the usual mix of thrilling highs, toe-curling lows, and enough nail-biting tension to keep Yorkshire’s collective blood pressure at medically inadvisable levels. So, grab yourself a strong cup of Yorkshire Tea (or something considerably stronger), and let’s break down Leeds United’s path to glory, despair or, most likely, both.
August: Straight In At The Deep End
The new campaign kicks off on Monday, 18th August, under the Elland Road floodlights, with a home fixture against Everton. On paper, this feels like a very winnable start — which, of course, means absolutely nothing when it comes to Leeds. Expect a frantic pace, flying tackles, and possibly three disallowed goals before anyone even blinks.
Five days later, on 23rd August, Leeds travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal. Historically, Arsenal fixtures tend to involve long spells of Leeds chasing the ball like excitable puppies, punctuated by brief, glorious moments where they almost score, followed by heartbreak. But, hey — that’s the fun of it.
The month wraps up on 30th August with Newcastle visiting Elland Road. If the Geordies’ oil-fuelled spending spree continues, this could be like watching David and Goliath — only David’s lost his sling and Goliath’s brought backup.
September: Reality Check
September kicks off with a trip to Craven Cottage on 13th September to face Fulham. Fulham away can go one of two ways: a gentle jog to three points or ninety minutes of existential crisis. It all depends on which version of Leeds decides to turn up.
A week later, Wolves host Leeds at Molineux. Wolves away on 20th September promises a scrappy, low-scoring affair full of misplaced passes, VAR drama, and angry shouting — essentially, perfect Premier League football.
The month ends on 27th September with Bournemouth travelling north. A winnable fixture, you’d hope. But Bournemouth have a habit of being far more stubborn than they have any right to be.
October: Crunch Time Arrives Early
October starts with a bang as Tottenham visit Elland Road on 4th October. Spurs are, quite frankly, impossible to predict. One week they’re world-beaters; the next they’re losing 3-0 to a relegation candidate. Fingers crossed they’re in one of their ‘off’ weeks.
Next, Leeds head to Turf Moor on 18th October to face Burnley. Nothing says “proper football” quite like a damp afternoon in Lancashire watching two teams boot the ball into orbit for 90 minutes.
West Ham visit Elland Road on 25th October to close the month. West Ham always arrive with either European ambitions or relegation worries — sometimes both — and usually provide a decent game either way.
November: The Fixture List Turns Ugly
November starts with a trip to Brighton on 1st November. Brighton are everyone’s favourite football hipsters these days, passing teams to death while their manager adjusts his trendy scarf on the touchline.
Leeds then visit Nottingham Forest on 8th November. Forest away tends to be chaotic, scrappy, and full of contentious refereeing decisions. In short, it’s peak Championship energy in a Premier League setting.
Aston Villa visit on 22nd November. Villa have become annoyingly competent, which means Leeds will need to bring their best game to keep things competitive.
The month ends with a horror show: Manchester City away on 29th November. Best to approach this one with a stiff drink and low expectations.
December: The Traditional Festive Fixture Carnage
December opens with Chelsea visiting Elland Road on 3rd December, quickly followed by Liverpool on 6th December. That’s a brutal double-header that could leave even the most optimistic fan searching for coping mechanisms.
A trip to Brentford on 13th December offers a slight respite — though away at Brentford is never simple — before Crystal Palace visit on 20th December.
The day following Boxing Day brings Sunderland away — a newly promoted side desperate to prove themselves. Expect fireworks. Then, just to keep the blood pressure high, Liverpool face Leeds again on 30th December, this time at Anfield. Two Liverpool fixtures in one month — whoever drew up this schedule has a cruel sense of humour.
January: The Year Begins With Derby Drama
Leeds welcome Manchester United to Elland Road on 3rd January, and if that isn’t enough to start the year with heart palpitations, nothing will be. This one always delivers drama, controversy, and enough bad blood to fill a soap opera storyline.
Newcastle away on 7th January follows, before Fulham visit on 17th January. After that, it’s Everton away on 24th January and Arsenal back at Elland Road on 31st January. A month loaded with grudge matches, old scores, and plenty of shouting at the referee.
February: A Month That Could Make or Break the Season
February begins on 7th February with Nottingham Forest visiting Elland Road — a potentially crucial fixture for mid-table safety.
Chelsea away follows on 11th February, which, let’s be honest, rarely ends well for visiting teams unless they bring a miracle or a malfunctioning VAR system.
Aston Villa away comes on 21st February, followed by Manchester City at home on 28th February. If Leeds can escape this month with a few points intact, it’ll feel like winning the lottery.
March: Squeaky Bum Time Approaches
Sunderland return on 4th March for the reverse fixture — and depending on how the season is going, this could become one of those infamous “six-pointers.”
A trip to Crystal Palace on 14th March is next, before Brentford visit on 21st March. The table will be taking shape by now, and every match will feel like it has enormous consequences — because it probably will.
April: The Pressure Cooker
April begins with a daunting trip to Old Trafford on 11th April. You don’t need me to tell you what’s at stake here — this is one of those fixtures where pride, bragging rights and several years’ worth of family arguments are on the line.
Wolves visit Elland Road on 18th April, and then Leeds travel to Bournemouth on 25th April. By this point, fans may start referring to every match as “must-win” regardless of whether that’s technically true.
May: The Final Stretch – And Possible Survival Sunday
May opens with Burnley at home on 2nd May. You’d hope for three points here, but hope is a dangerous emotion in football.
Next up is a trip to Tottenham on 9th May. If both teams are still battling for something — be it Europe, safety, or sheer survival — this could be utterly bonkers.
The penultimate fixture sees Brighton visit Elland Road on 17th May. Given Brighton’s habit of producing silky football and odd results, anything could happen here.
The final day, 24th May, sends Leeds to West Ham. If Leeds still need points at this stage, expect a nerve-shredding, beer-soaked afternoon of epic proportions.
The Verdict: Buckle Up, Leeds Fans
The 2025/26 season promises everything we’ve come to expect from Leeds United: goals, chaos, moments of sublime brilliance, equally frequent moments of jaw-dropping madness, and enough drama to keep hospital cardiac units busy across West Yorkshire.
For those brave enough to put their money where their mouth is, William Hill are offering Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets. Perfect for when you’re feeling (irrationally) confident that Leeds will upset Manchester City, or nick a last-minute winner against United — only to be immediately humbled by VAR.
And of course, with so many free bets and bookmaker promotions flying around, the temptation to back your gut instinct grows stronger with each passing matchday. But as always, punters should tread carefully. Leeds might deliver glorious upsets one week and inexplicable collapses the next — which is part of what makes it all so addictive.
So, Leeds faithful, stock up on beer, reinforce the living room furniture, and prepare for another season of pure Premier League lunacy. Whatever happens, it certainly won’t be boring.
