Leeds dominate Newcastle 4-1 to rise to third in Premier League

Leeds United thrash Newcastle 4-1, moving up to third in the Premier League with a dominant first-half performance.

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Leeds, England — Leeds United secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on Monday, propelling them into third place in the Premier League standings.

A remarkable 14-minute stretch before halftime set the tone for the match, as an own goal from Lewis Miley and goals from Jayden Bogle and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Leeds a decisive lead. Calvert-Lewin added a third just before halftime, extending his record of eight career goals against Newcastle.

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Newcastle struggled to respond after the break, with Noah Okafor scoring a fourth goal to seal the win. Substitute Bazoumana Toure managed a late consolation for the visitors, but it was a minor footnote in a difficult afternoon for the Magpies.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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