Leeds United’s 2025/25 season ended in a meaningless defeat as they lost 3-0 at relegated West Ham on Sunday. Second-half goals from Taty Castellano, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson condemned the Whites to a first league defeat in nine but they finished an impressive 14th regardless, while their hosts dropped into the Championship.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin had Leeds’ best chance of a tense first-half inside 35 minutes but was unable to beat goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from close range, following a mazy Lukas Nmecha dribble. The London Stadium mood grew tense amid news of Tottenham Hotspur going ahead but neither side could muster up an opener inside 45 minutes.
It took until minute 67 for West Ham to find their breakthrough, Castellanos heading home a corner amid some passive defending. The Whites were disappointing again as Bowen latched onto a Mateus Fernandes pass before firing past Karl Darlow 12 minutes later. Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in added-time but it made little impact on the outcome with Leeds long safe and the Hammers relegated.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at the London Stadium to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
1. GK: Karl Darlow
6 - Made a couple of smart interventions and that late great save but got away with a poor pass and didn't cover himself in glory for the second. | Getty Images
2. CB: Joe Rodon
5 - Poor pass led to Bijol's harsh yellow. Didn't get off the ground for the second goal. Cleared up a couple of situations and put in a big tackle or two. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Jaka Bijol
7 - Defended the box well, won lots of headers and showcased the accuracy of his long passing. Unlucky to get yellow after winning the ball. | AFP via Getty Images
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
6 - Couldn't cut out the pass for the second goal but had dealt with most that came his way before that. | AFP via Getty Images
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5. RWB: Jayden Bogle
5 - A couple of good forays forward but was guilty of a couple of lazy passes. One led to the corner for West Ham's second. | Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
6 - Not as sharp as he has been, the second half sleepiness infected him too eventually. | Getty Images