PREDICTION: LEEDS UNITED 4-0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
FULL TIME SCORE: LEEDS UNITED 3-0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Leeds United delivered a commanding performance at Elland Road, sweeping aside Wolves 3–0 in a match that burst into life almost immediately and never truly let up.
The hosts nearly made the perfect start inside the opening minute. Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself with a golden opportunity just 35 seconds in, but Wolves goalkeeper Daniel Bentley reacted sharply to make a strong save and keep the scores level. It proved only a temporary reprieve.
Leeds didn’t have to wait long to break the deadlock, and when it came, it was spectacular. In the 18th minute, James Justin produced a moment of brilliance, meeting the ball with a sensational overhead kick that left Bentley with no chance and sent Elland Road into raptures.
Barely two minutes later, Leeds struck again. Noah Okafor continued his red-hot form, calmly finding the net to make it five goals in five games and doubling the home side’s advantage before Wolves had time to regroup.
From there, Leeds controlled proceedings with confidence, limiting Wolves’ attacking threat while continuing to look dangerous going forward. The visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances, and the home defence remained resolute throughout.
As the game drifted into stoppage time, Leeds put the result beyond any doubt. Calvert-Lewin, who had been denied early on, got his reward in the 95th minute, coolly converting from the penalty spot to cap off a dominant display.
A 3–0 victory that reflected Leeds’ sharpness in front of goal and control across the pitch, with standout moments from Justin’s stunning opener and Okafor’s clinical finish setting the tone for an impressive win.
Attention now quickly turns to Wednesday night, where Leeds travel to Bournemouth. It’s another big opportunity: a win could push them even closer to mid-table safety and potentially draw them level with Newcastle, depending on other results.
Bournemouth away won’t be straightforward, but Leeds go into it full of confidence after such a dominant display. If they can carry that attacking sharpness and early intensity into midweek, they’ll fancy their chances of taking another big step away from danger — and maybe even starting to look up the table rather than down.
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