Leeds v Spurs: Premier League Clash Moved to a 12.30pm Kick-off at Elland Road

Leeds United host Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday 7 November, in a Premier League match that now starts at 12.30pm GMT. Tottenham confirmed the change, which moved the kick-off forward from its original 3pm slot.

Leeds come into the game 12th in the Premier League table, the league standings for the 20 clubs. Spurs are chasing a place higher up. A two-goal win for Tottenham would lift them to sixth, which is the kind of margin that changes a week for a club.

Leeds have named Trafford in goal, with Calvert-Lewin leading the attack alongside Nmecha. Longstaff and Gudmundsson are in midfield, and Elvedi and Muharemovic form the central defence. Tottenham's side includes Kudus, Fernandes, Tel and Marmoush in attack, with Robertson and Tonali also in the starting line-up.

The referee is John Brooks. Tony Harrington is the video assistant referee, the official who watches replays in a separate room and can advise the referee on big decisions such as goals and penalties.

Both sides have history with each other this season. In October 2025, Tottenham beat Leeds 2-1, with Mohammed Kudus scoring and setting up a goal, ending a long unbeaten run for Leeds at home. More recently, in May 2026, the two sides drew 1-1 at Tottenham, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored Leeds' goal from the penalty spot.

For anyone wanting to watch, the match is on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. Elland Road is in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and the stadium's own matchday information is available on the club's website.

What makes a lunchtime kick-off interesting is the change of rhythm it brings. Pubs and living rooms fill early, and a fixture that was pencilled in for the afternoon suddenly becomes the first game of the day. For the players, the earlier start means less time to think about it.

The final whistle will settle the afternoon, and the table will show what it means for both clubs.