Leeds host Brentford as Opta highlights key stats ahead of season opener

Leeds United return to Elland Road for the opening home fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season, facing Brentford at 2 pm on Sunday. After a 1-0 away victory over Nottingham Forest, Leeds hope to record consecutive league wins for the first time since the 2018/19 campaign. Opta’s analysis notes Leeds have remained unbeaten in their last eight home league encounters with Brentford, winning three and drawing five, with the most recent games ending goalless.

Both clubs displayed set-piece potency in the opening round, Brentford registering a league-high 14 shots from dead balls and Leeds accounting for 64% of their attempts from such situations. Anton Stach now shares the club’s free-kick record with Gary McAllister, while Harry Wilson has scored four Premier League goals against Brentford, matching his tally against Tottenham. Goalkeeper James Trafford kept a clean sheet on his debut for Leeds, and Brentford will try to become the first top-flight side since 1935/36 to start a season with two wins.