Everton vs Leeds United: Match Preview and Team Updates

Premier League Matchday 23 wraps up at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night with Everton facing Leeds United.

Everton seeks to build on their recent strong performances against a Leeds United team eager for a win. The Toffees come home with confidence after recently ending Aston Villa’s 11-match winning streak with a 1–0 triumph.

That outcome has lifted David Moyes’s team back into the upper half of the table. However, they face a setback with the injury of key player Jack Grealish. Leeds also achieved an important 1–0 victory over Fulham last weekend, helping them avoid the relegation zone. After defeating Everton in the season’s opener, Daniel Farke’s squad aims to secure a league double.

Everton vs Leeds United – Match Preview and Team News

• Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• VAR: James Bell
• Last Meeting: Leeds United 1–0 Everton (18 Aug 2025), Premier League

Team News

Everton

The Toffees face a tough blow with Jack Grealish suffering a stress fracture in his foot, likely keeping him out for months. Michael Keane is serving the last game of his suspension. On a positive note, Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye have returned from international duty, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite are back in full training.

Leeds United

Daniel Farke still deals with absences, as defender Jaka Bijol and winger Daniel James are unavailable. Gabriel Gudmundsson is a doubt due to an adductor issue, but midfielder Anton Stach is back after missing the win against Fulham. New loan signing Facundo Buonanotte is fit but might start on the bench.

Form

Everton

Recently, Everton has focused on a solid defense under David Moyes, recording seven clean sheets since November, more than any other Premier League team in that timeframe. Historically, the odds favor them; they have lost just one of their last 16 home league matches against Leeds. James Garner has played a key role, winning possession 114 times this season.

Leeds United

Leeds aim for their first league double over Everton since the 1990–91 season. Daniel Farke’s team has become known for their high pressing in 2026, leading the league in such efforts. Brenden Aaronson tops individual charts with 341 total pressures. Despite this intensity, Leeds have managed just one clean sheet in their last 22 away games.

Predicted Lineups

Everton Predicted XI: Pickford; Patterson, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Rohl; Ndiaye, Armstrong, McNeil; Barry

Leeds United Predicted XI: Darlow; Justin, Struijk, Rodon; Bogle, Stach, Aaronson, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin

How to Watch Everton vs Leeds United?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT.

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