Elland Road will be buzzing with anticipation as Leeds United make their long-awaited Premier League comeback, squaring off against Everton in the first Monday night clash of the 2025-26 campaign.
The Whites sealed their top-flight return in dramatic fashion last spring, clinching the Championship crown on the final day with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over already-relegated Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. Despite that triumph, whispers quickly surfaced about Daniel Farke’s future in the dugout.
Everton, meanwhile, embark on a landmark season of their own. The Toffees bid farewell to Goodison Park and usher in a new chapter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock. Yet amid the change of scenery, it is a familiar face at the helm, the very same manager who guided them more than two decades ago.
David Moyes made his Goodison Park comeback in mid-January, steadying the ship as Everton climbed away from the drop zone. With a few smart signings already through the door, the Toffees will be eager to build on that momentum and aim higher this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Leeds vs. Everton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Leeds vs. Everton kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Elland Road in Leeds, England, and kicks off on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Aug. 18 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Aug. 18 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Aug. 18 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Aug. 18 | 12:00 p.m. |
Leeds vs. Everton lineups, team news
The spotlight will inevitably fall on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose first appearance for Leeds could come against the very club he departed under acrimonious circumstances on a free transfer earlier this summer.
Leeds will have to cope without three defenders in their Premier League opener. Jayden Bogle (hip) and Sebastiaan Bornauw (calf) are both nursing injuries, while new recruit Jaka Bijol serves a suspension carried over from a red card on the final day of his Udinese stint.
The Elland Road faithful may be treated to several fresh faces, with Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri expected to replace Illan Meslier between the sticks. Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sean Longstaff, and Anton Stach are also in contention to make their debuts in white.
Leeds predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Perri (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson — Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff — James, Gnonto, Piroe.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Everton, meanwhile, suffered a major setback during the week as Jarrad Branthwaite picked up a hamstring injury in training that will sideline him for at least four weeks, paving the way for Michael Keane to step into the back line. Left-back Vitalii Mykolenko limped off after just 10 minutes in last week’s friendly against Roma, but encouraging news from his assessment suggests he should be ready to start.
As for potential new arrivals in the Toffees’ XI, Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are pushing for inclusion, while the biggest intrigue surrounds Jack Grealish. All eyes will be on whether David Moyes hands him a starting role, and in what position he chooses to unleash him.
Everton predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pickford (GK) — O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou — Dewsbury-Hall, Garner, Gueye — Alcaraz, Beto, Ndiaye
Injured: Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, Nathan Patterson, Harrison Armstrong
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times are in ET
Monday, August 18
- Leeds United v Everton (3 p.m.)
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