Overview

• Substitute debutant Lukas Nmecha converted an 84th-minute penalty after a VAR review judged James Tarkowski to have handled.
• Leeds controlled the contest, posting around 70% possession and a 21–7 shot advantage as Elland Road drove a high-tempo display.
• Farke praised his team’s front-foot identity and stressed the value of banking early points for a newly promoted side.
• Captain Ethan Ampadu was hurt in a challenge with Tim Iroegbunam, with Farke indicating it looks like a bruise pending further checks.
• Everton offered little attacking threat and now host Brighton, while Leeds head to Arsenal before a midweek cup tie.