Daniel Farke’s Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Sunday in the club’s first home Premier League game of the season, looking to make it three wins from three in all competitions.
Farke has called Brentford the standout side of the season’s opening weeks and wants his players “at their very best” to preserve their unbeaten start.
Leeds United team news
Mateo Joseph and Ilia Gruev both remain out with knee issues, though Farke described Gruev as “edging closer” after a second week back in team training. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Wilfried Gnonto returned to full training this week after separate thigh injuries and are doubts for Sunday, with Farke saying it was “definitely good news” but that the club must “wait how their body reacts” given the short turnaround. Should neither be risked from the start, Farke has other options across midfield and the back line.
There is no reason for the head coach to make changes to a winning team otherwise. Ethan Ampadu is expected to continue alongside Anton Stach in central midfield, the pairing that has helped Leeds keep clean sheets in both league matches so far. Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the line having scored in each of Leeds’ past two competitive fixtures, with Harry Wilson and Brenden Aaronson supporting from behind him.
Leeds United predicted lineup
Leeds United possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Trafford; Rodon, Bijol, Muharemović; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Justin; Wilson, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 14:00 BST on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
How to watch Leeds vs Brentford?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
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