Everton vs Leeds: Premier League Clash – Team Updates and Live Commentary
As Everton prepares to face Leeds in their upcoming Premier League match, several key statistics and historical contexts highlight the significance of this clash.
Historical Context: Everton vs Leeds
Everton has had a strong home record against Leeds. They have lost only once in their last 16 home league encounters, winning eight and drawing seven. The lone defeat came in November 2020.
Leeds United aims to achieve a league double over Everton for the first time since the 1990-91 season. Their recent victories against the Toffees as a promoted team came in August 1990 and November 2020.
Current Form and Statistics
- Everton’s recent home form in the Premier League shows only two wins from the last seven matches (W2 D1 L4).
- Conversely, five of Everton’s last six clean sheets have been recorded away from home.
- Leeds secured 14 points between match days 14 and 22, ranking them among the top performing teams in that period.
Goal Scoring Trends
Leeds scored 17 goals in their last nine Premier League games, a significant increase compared to the 13 goals scored in the first 13 matches of the season.
Interestingly, since November, Everton has achieved seven clean sheets, the highest in the Premier League. Despite this, they have faced the fifth-highest number of shots (184) during this timeframe.
Pressure and Performance
Leeds has been aggressive in applying high pressure, leading the league with a total of 1,875 pressures overall and 958 in the opposition half. The players of Leeds, including Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, rank among the top five for high pressures this season.
- Brenden Aaronson: 341 pressures (1st)
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin: 275 pressures (3rd)
- Ilia Gruev: 252 pressures (5th)
Defensive Challenges
Leeds United has struggled defensively, conceding 24 goals this season. Only Bournemouth and Burnley have allowed more goals. Their solitary clean sheet in the last 22 away matches was against Liverpool, ending in a 0-0 draw on New Year’s Day.
Notable Player Performances
James Garner of Everton has been pivotal in winning possession, ranking fourth in the league with 114 interceptions this season. His performance against Aston Villa, where he recorded 14, marked the highest count for a Toffees player since March 2024.
Leeds striker Lukas Nmecha, who scored the decisive goal in the earlier matchup against Everton, has an impressive goal-scoring ratio, averaging a goal every 122 minutes this season.
This matchup promises excitement, with both teams having their own strengths and vulnerabilities. The historical context and current form indicate a competitive clash in the Premier League.
