Leeds United will wave goodbye to a memorable 2025 this evening and what a year it has been. Daniel Farke’s side have had more ups than downs, claiming 100 points on their way to the Championship title and enjoying a solid return to the Premier League, with some brilliant results all along the way.
Rarely seeming to do it the easy way, Leeds have left it late on multiple occasions while also being forced into great comebacks. There have been a few thrashings across the year too, with the quality of Farke’s squad shining through both in the Championship and Premier League.
Leeds have played 43 competitive games across all competitions in 2025 and each fan will have their own standout memory. Below, the YEP has looked back on 16 matches many of you will have enjoyed the most.
7. Leeds United 6-0 Stoke City (21/4/2025)
Leeds carved out wins over Preston and Oxford before blowing Stoke away around Easter, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals in a first-half that ended 5-0 before Willy Gnonto made it six on the hour. Sheffield United's defeat at Burnley later that day officially secured automatic promotion for Daniel Farke's side, sparking wild celebrations inside and outside Elland Road. | Getty Images
8. Leeds United 4-0 Bristol City (28/4/2025)
With the pressure of a promotion race lifted, Leeds played some of their best football all season in thrashing Bristol City. Largie Ramazani scored twice off the bench, adding to goals from Ao Tanaka and Willy Gnonto on another great night full of celebrations. | Getty Images
9. Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Leeds United (3/5/2025)
Leeds looked to have forfeited the Championship title to Burnley but a second-half turnaround from 1-0 down saw Willy Gnonto and Manor Solomon score. The latter was on target in the 91st minute to bring up 100 points and top spot, sparking incredible scenes in the away end - and some sections of the home end. | Getty Images
10. Leeds United 1-0 Everton (18/8/2025)
Leeds had to wait until the Monday night for their Premier League return but it was worth it, with a fervent Elland Road witnessing a dominant 1-0 win. Lukas Nmecha's 84th minute penalty secured a deserved three points to kick off the campaign in perfect fashion. | Getty Images
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11. Wolves 1-3 Leeds United (20/9/2025)
Leeds took all three points in their first relegation-battle clash at Wolves, coming from 1-0 down with a brilliant performance. First goals came for all of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Noah Okafor. | Getty Images
12. Leeds United 2-1 West Ham United (24/10/2025)
Another relegation-battle meeting and another important win, with Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon both scoring inside 15 minutes. Leeds sat off a little with that lead but picked up a big three points nonetheless. | Getty Images