Leeds United host Newcastle United in a Premier League fixture the Guardian describes as one of English football's most atmospheric lower-key rivalries, with both sides heading into the match in reasonable form. Leeds secured comfortable survival last season and reinforced their squad over the summer, while Newcastle have impressed despite a turbulent close season that saw them part with the manager who won their first major trophy in 56 years and sell several key players.

Leeds strengthened by signing goalkeeper James Trafford, defenders Tarik Mahuremovic and Nico Elvedi, and attacking midfielder Harry Wilson to bolster an already useful forward line. Newcastle, now under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, have nonetheless improved, with Nico González and Lewis Miley developing well in midfield and Anthony Elanga, Joe Willock and Yoane Wissa benefiting from more opportunities, ahead of a Premier League match under the lights at Elland Road.