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Leeds United stance on Daniel Farke's FA charge explained as Premier League double blow considered — YEP 5/3/26

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By Kyle Newbould The Leeds United boss was formally charged by the FA on Wednesday. Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is set to serve his one-game touchline ban during Sunday’s FA Cup meeting with Norwich City rather than risk further punishment through an appeal. Farke was formally charged with misconduct by the FA on Wednesday, having been sent off after full-time of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester City. The Leeds boss approached referee Peter Bankes but insisted he neither acted aggressively nor used abusive language. The FA confirmed the reason for the charge on Wednesday. A statement read: “It’s alleged that the manager entered the field of play at full-time to confront the match official/s, which is contrary to Law 12 of the Laws of the Game, and he has until Friday 6 March to respond.” As with all FA charges, Farke holds the right to appeal but despite suggesting he did nothing to deserve the red card, he is expected to begrudgingly accept his punishment. That ...
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Leeds United had a bad night against Sunderland, but no catastrophe despite the many smokescreens — Yorkshire Post 4/3/26

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By Stuart Rayner Awful match, horrendous gamesmanship, poor refereeing, an inconsistent VAR, Leeds United's first back-to-back home defeats under Daniel Farke... for the second game running there were plenty of smokescreens but when it came to what the Whites could control, the issue was the same. As defeats go, the 1-0 loss to Sunderland was pretty brutal, but "brutality" was what manager Daniel Farke felt his side were lacking. Yes, if video assistant referee Paul Tierney had presumably not nipped out for a coffee when Luke O'Nien had Pascal Struijk by the neck and shoulders, hauling him to the ground in the penalty area, things could have been different. Yes, if Sunderland had not reeled out a whole gallery of dark arts - and Stuart Attwell had not let them - to turn the game into one only its mother could love, momentum might - only might - have pushed Leeds to victory. There were plenty of other people for Leeds to legitimately complain about but it rin...
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Leeds United director Peter Lowy's 'now or never' warning on Elland Road expansion — Leeds Live 4/3/26

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Leeds United director Peter Lowy has warned it's 'now or never' for the club's ambitious plans to expand Elland Road James Smailes and Amos Murphy Leeds United director Peter Lowy has warned it's 'now or never' for the regeneration of the area surrounding Elland Road. The Championship club is urging government backing for proposals that would see the stadium capacity increase from 37,645 to roughly 53,000. The Australian billionaire is championing what he describes as a once-in-a-generation chance to transform both the ground and its neighbouring districts. Lowy has cautioned that without prompt action, the opportunity for regeneration could be lost permanently. Speaking about the scheme, Lowy said: "Leeds is ready for it. If we don't get it done this time, it will never happen. It does need to be done in a timely manner though because people like myself and the capital that we have won't sit around for 10 years because we can invest whe...
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Leeds United abomination as sunlit uplands fail to appear — Graham Smyth's Sunderland Verdict — YEP 4/3/26

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By Graham Smyth The Verdict on Tuesday’s frustrating defeat to Sunderland. It is painfully apparent that nothing is going to be given to Leeds United so any rewards in the relegation run-in will come from one place and one place only. In the wake of a 1-0 defeat by Sunderland, Daniel Farke denied there was any complacency in the dressing room. It is still worth saying that just because you have earned points or deserved points against some of the best teams, it does not follow that points then simply arrive from winnable games. This one, against a fellow promoted side, under the lights at Elland Road was supposed to herald the start of the steady climb to sunlit uplands. Before kick-off, Leeds' Expected Goals [xG] created was exactly the same as the xG they had conceded. Lower midtable safety was surely beckoning. Beware the Ides of Marsch, however, because underlying numbers guarantee nothing. Before kick-off it was all set up for Leeds. Daniel Farke went to the well again...
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke addresses 'crazy' decision and defends set-up in Sunderland defeat — YEP 3/3/26

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By Graham Smyth The Leeds United manager was left bemoaning his side's wastefulness in the final third following defeat to Sunderland. Leeds United boss Daniel Farke believes Sunderland will struggle to explain their 1-0 win at Elland Road but bemoaned his side's lack of 'brutality.' The Whites had 18 shots, only four of which were on target, won nine corners to Sunderland's two and enjoyed 70 per cent of the possession but lost to the visitors' only shot on target. A second half penalty, poorly struck by Habib Diarra, was enough to send Sunderland to the magic 40-point mark. And while Leeds again had cause for complaint with the officials having been denied what looked a stonewall penalty of their own in the first half, Farke's big issue was with what his side lacked in big moments. "The bloody result [was what went wrong]," he said. "Sometimes it's difficult and tough to take. It's football sometimes. You're so, so domina...
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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris used Elland Road past before beating Leeds United — YEP 3/3/26

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By Graham Smyth The Black Cats frustrated Leeds United with a smash-and-grab win on Tuesday. Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris reminded his players of their previous Elland Road experience prior to a 1-0 smash and grab win over Leeds United. Thirteen months after they conceded a 95th-minute goal to lose 2-1 in the Championship, the Black Cats defended their way to three points and revenge over the Whites. Though they created little and set up to frustrate the hosts, Sunderland took the lead with a second half penalty and then fought for their lives to guard their net. "Very proud," said Le Bris, whose side moved to the 40-point mark with the win. "Happy for the lads, the staff, the club and the fans. This win away at Leeds means a lot. It was a question of energy, togetherness, intensity. I think we defended really well. The first half was brilliant pressing wise. They went long often. It was important to win the first and second balls. We weren't brilliant with ...
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Leeds United 0 Sunderland 1: Milky Whites must take large share of blame for frustrating defeat — Yorkshire Post 3/3/26

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By Stuart Rayner "Yea... oh!" went the Elland Road crowd as Karl Darlow got in the way of Habib Diarra's penalty, but could not keep it out. It was a frustrating night for Leeds United, who had a goal disallowed shortly before Sunderland took their 1-0 lead and shot against a post in the closing stages. The fans lashed out at Sunderland's "cheating b******s", and some sang "1-0 to the referee at full-time" but really, the home team only had themselves to blame for dominating a game but not taking it by the scruff of the net until they were behind. Leeds had a bad night, their manager had a bad night, referee Stuart Attwell had a bad night and at a time when the debate about the quality of football in the division is stepping up, the Premier League probably had a bad night. Without playing well, a Sunderland team riven by injuries had a very good night. Perspective is needed. Losing 1-0 to the Black Cats will not relegate Leeds, or turn a ...
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