Overview

• Substitute Lukas Nmecha converted his debut penalty six minutes after coming on, drilling past Jordan Pickford in the 84th minute.
• Despite 12 first-half attempts, Leeds remained scoreless until the late spot kick broke the deadlock.
• Referee Chris Kavanagh’s handball decision against James Tarkowski was confirmed by VAR, prompting protests from Everton’s captain and manager.
• Summer signing Lucas Perri made a crucial near-post save to preserve Leeds’ clean sheet on his first start.
• Jack Grealish made his Everton debut in the 71st minute but had limited impact, underlining the visitors’ attacking bluntness.