Leeds United beat Newcastle 4-1 to go third

Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road to climb to third in the Premier League.

The home side struck four times in the league meeting on 14 September, a 20:00 kick-off in the 2026-27 season, to turn a big night under the lights into a statement win BBC Sport. Newcastle could not live with them. Elland Road loved it.

Leeds got help along the way. Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley scored an own goal, putting the ball into his own net to gift Leeds one of their four.

The face of the night was Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Leeds striker earned a 9 out of 10 in the BBC Sport player ratings, the highest mark on the pitch BBC Sport. It fits a pattern. He has now scored eight goals against Newcastle, more than against any other side.

He was not alone. Full-back Jayden Bogle, a defender who loves to push forward down the flank, scored 8 out of 10. Forward Noah Okafor matched him with an 8. Those ratings, simple marks out of 10 given after the match, told the story of Leeds on the front foot again and again.

Newcastle had no answer at the back. Central defenders Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw, the two players tasked with guarding the middle in front of goal, were each given 3 out of 10. Full-back Amar Dedic got a 4. Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who can only do so much when the defence in front of him struggles, was rated a 6.

What makes this stand out is the table. Third place in September does not win anything. It does change the mood around a club. For Leeds supporters, it is early proof that their team can mix it with established Premier League sides and win in style.

For Newcastle, the questions are simple. Too many duels lost. Too many gaps at the back. They will need a response quickly if this heavy defeat at Elland Road is not to linger.