Match Overview

Leeds United welcome Fulham to Elland Road for a Saturday afternoon Premier League clash that carries real stakes at both ends of the table. Leeds seek a response to September’s narrow defeat against Fulham and look to harness home support to steady their league position. Fulham arrive with recent scoring momentum and an eye on climbing into European contention. Expect a compact, high-tempo game settled by moments in transition and set-piece focus.

• Fixture: Leeds United vs Fulham
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Elland Road
• Date: 17-01-2026
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United

• Lucas Perri
• G. Gudmundsson
• J. Rodon
• P. Struijk
• E. Ampadu
• A. Stach
• B. Aaronson
• A. Tanaka
• S. Longstaff
• D. Calvert-Lewin
• N. Okafor

Fulham

• B. Leno
• J. Andersen
• C. Bassey
• T. Castagne
• A. Robinson
• S. Berge
• H. Wilson
• A. Iwobi
• S. Lukić
• R. Jiménez
• Kevin

Injury & Suspension Report

Leeds United

• J. Bogle – Calf Injury
• S. Bornauw – Groin Injury
• D. James – Hamstring Injury

Fulham

• Joshua King – Knee Injury
• K. Tete – Hamstring Injury
• Rodrigo Muniz – Hamstring Injury
• S. Chukwueze – International duty
• C. Bassey – International duty
• A. Iwobi – International duty

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings between Leeds and Fulham have typically been competitive and open, with chances at both ends. Neither side usually dominates for long spells, and matches are often decided by key moments rather than prolonged control.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Leeds come in with a measured run of results: one win and three draws in their last five. They have scored eight in that span, pointing to a patient approach built on width and controlled transitions. Brenden Aaronson’s recent uptick — three goals in his last three across competitions — gives the hosts a flexible threat between the lines, supporting the front pairing’s movement and link play. The priority at Elland Road will be tempo management and cutting out cheap turnovers that expose their back line.

Fulham have found a stronger cutting edge of late, netting nine in their last five and winning 3-1 in the FA Cup at Middlesbrough, where Harry Wilson scored his seventh of the season. Wilson has scored in each of his last three matches and profiles as the chief danger in attacking transitions. Against similarly ranked opposition this season, Fulham’s pattern (two wins, two draws, one defeat) and roughly one goal scored and conceded per game suggest a balanced approach that keeps matches relatively open. With several players listed on international duty, depth and selection could be factors to monitor.

Fulham eyes Europa League spot as Leeds’ Elland Road spirit tests their Premier League promotion bid

The visitors have a clear incentive: a win would push them toward the Europa League places and add momentum to their campaign. That target naturally shapes risk-reward decisions, particularly in the second half if the contest is tight. Leeds, meanwhile, are focused on stabilizing their position, and the memory of September’s one-goal defeat should sharpen their focus in key defensive sequences and set plays.

Tactically, expect Leeds to probe the flanks and rely on disciplined midfield work from A. Stach, A. Tanaka and S. Longstaff to feed Aaronson and connect with D. Calvert-Lewin and N. Okafor. For Fulham, Wilson’s recent form is central, with support from a midfield unit that has shown it can create enough volume to keep games open. Small margins — second balls, rest defense on turnovers, and dead-ball execution — are likely to decide this.

Prediction: A tight encounter with few clear gaps. Leeds’ home edge balances Fulham’s recent attacking rhythm. Draw, with both teams finding the net.