Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Leeds against Brentford

Leeds United will face Brentford in a Premier League match at Elland Road on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Daniel Farke, Leeds' manager, will make his first home Premier League appearance of the new season. Both teams are aiming for a third consecutive win. Harry Wilson has scored four goals against Brentford in all competitions, including three in the Championship during a loan spell at Derby County in 2018-19. Leeds have won all three of their last Premier League opening fixtures this season.

Brentford, under manager Keith Andrews, has had an impressive start to the season. They thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and scored six goals against Birmingham City in the League Cup, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. Brentford is also unbeaten in their last four meetings with Leeds, but they have only won one of those matches. The last encounter between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw on 21 March 2026.

Team news for Leeds United: Mateo Joseph (knee) and Ilia Gruev (knee) remain unavailable for selection. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Wilfried Gnonto are doubts after returning to full training this week following thigh injuries. Farke is hopeful but will wait for their bodies to react. Ethan Ampadu is expected to continue alongside Anton Stach in midfield.

Brentford has only one confirmed absentee: Sepp van den Berg (groin). Yegor Yarmoliuk is a doubt due to a lack of match fitness, and new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, a £40m arrival from West Ham United, is set to make his debut at left-back.

Leeds' form under Farke's management has been functional rather than fluent, but the manager has warned against any complacency. Brentford has scored nine goals in two competitive matches this season, with Mamadou Sangare proving to be a valuable signing. Igor Thiago's threat in behind Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade will be crucial to Brentford's attacking strategy, as he is the top Premier League away scorer last season.

The predicted lineups for the match include Leeds United's expected 4-2-3-1 formation with Trafford in goal, Rodon, Bijol, and Muharemović in defense, Bogle, Stach, and Ampadu in midfield, and Calvert-Lewin up front. Brentford's starting lineup is expected to be a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kelleher in goal, Kayode, Ajer, Collins, and Diouf in defense, Janelt, Sangaré, and Schade in midfield, and Thiago up front.

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom, with BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 providing commentary.