Premier League Matchday 23 concludes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night as Everton host Leeds United.
Everton look to capitalise on their recent giant-killing exploits against a Leeds United side hungry for success. The Toffees arrive home riding a wave of momentum. They recently snapped Aston Villa’s 11-match winning streak with a clinical 1–0 victory.
That result propelled David Moyes’s side back into the top half of the table. However, they must now contend with a significant injury blow to talisman Jack Grealish. Leeds also secured a vital 1–0 win against Fulham last weekend to stay clear of danger. Having beaten Everton on the opening weekend, Daniel Farke’s men now eye a historic league double.
Everton vs Leeds United – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: James Bell
- Last Meeting: Leeds United 1–0 Everton (18 Aug 2025), Premier League
Team News
Everton
The Blues have been rocked by news of Jack Grealish’s stress fracture in his foot. This injury will likely sideline the winger for several months. Michael Keane serves the final game of his three-match suspension today. On a brighter note, Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye have returned from AFCON duty. Furthermore, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite have resumed full training recently.
Leeds United
Daniel Farke remains without defender Jaka Bijol and winger Daniel James. Gabriel Gudmundsson is a major doubt following an adductor problem late in the week. However, midfielder Anton Stach is fit to return after missing the Fulham win. New loan signing Facundo Buonanotte is available but may start on the bench.
Form
Everton
Everton have prioritised defensive solidity under David Moyes recently. Since November, the Toffees have kept seven clean sheets. This is more than any other Premier League side in that period. Historical stats also favour the hosts tonight. Everton have lost only one of their last 16 home league games against Leeds. James Garner has also been vital, winning possession 114 times this season.
Leeds United
Leeds are chasing their first league double over Everton since the 1990–91 campaign. Daniel Farke’s side has become a high-pressure machine in 2026. They have applied the most high pressures in the division this year. Brenden Aaronson leads these individual charts with 341 total pressures. However, Leeds have managed just one clean sheet in their last 22 away matches.
Predicted Lineups
Everton Predicted XI: Pickford; Patterson, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Rohl; Ndiaye, Armstrong, McNeil; Barry
Leeds United Predicted XI: Darlow; Justin, Struijk, Rodon; Bogle, Stach, Aaronson, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
How to Watch Everton vs Leeds United?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Premier League at 19:00 GMT.
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