Leeds United opened the 2025 Premier League season with a narrow 1–0 victory over Everton at Elland Road on Monday, 18 August 2025. The match, which kicked off at 19:00 UTC on Matchday 1 of the regular season, remained goalless at half-time before Leeds found the decisive goal after the break. Referee Chris Kavanagh of England officiated the contest.

For Leeds, the win on the opening weekend provided an immediate platform for their season objectives. Under the floodlights at home, three...