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.
13. Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea (3/12/2025)
This month's defeat of Chelsea could well be seen as the turning point of the season, with a new formation causing the club World Cup champions all sorts of problems. Goals from Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin capped off yet another brilliant night under the Elland Road lights. | Getty Images
14. Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool (6/12/2025)
Leeds fought back from 2-0 and 3-2 down to take a point from the reigning Premier League champions thank to goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka. The latter's added-time effort earned a deserved point and once again sent Elland Road into rapture. | Getty Images
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15. Leeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace (20/12/2025)
Leeds went into Christmas full of festive joy having thrashed a fatigued Crystal Palace, with set-piece goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (2), Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach. Elland Road was right at it's best as the unbeaten run extended to four. | Getty Images
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16. Leeds United 1-1 Sunderland (28/12/2025)
Leeds saw out 2025 with another spirited comeback to draw 1-1 at Sunderland, extending their unbeaten run to five games. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored again, his seventh goal in just six appearances. | Getty Images