**Tottenham Hotspur Overcome Leeds United with a 2-1 Victory at Elland Road**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 04, 2025, 07:52 pm*
Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leeds United on Matchday 7 of the Premier League 2025-26 season at Elland Road. The win was particularly meaningful for Spurs, who have climbed to 2nd place in the Premier League table.
### Match Summary
Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus were the goalscorers for Tottenham, with both goals deflecting off Leeds defender Pascal Struijk, which ultimately proved decisive. Leeds’ Noah Okafor had leveled in the first half, giving the home side hope, but they were unable to find an equalizer despite their efforts.
### Thrilling Encounter at Elland Road
The match was a thrilling contest, with Leeds United putting up a strong fight in front of their passionate home crowd. However, it was Kudus’s first goal for Spurs that sealed the victory. The Ghanaian international took advantage of a mistake by Leeds’ Gabriel Gudmundsson and fired a low shot that deflected off Struijk, beating Leeds keeper Karl Darlow.
Despite intense pressure in the closing stages, Leeds could not break down Tottenham’s defense to salvage a point.
### Team Evolution: Spurs Show Resilience Under Thomas Frank
Under the leadership of manager Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur have demonstrated remarkable resilience this season. The team has made significant progress compared to the previous Premier League campaign, which saw them struggle and part ways with former manager Ange Postecoglou.
Facing a spirited Leeds side at Elland Road, Spurs held their ground and displayed composure to secure the valuable win on the road.
### Kudus Shines for Tottenham
According to Opta, Tottenham now rank second in the Premier League for the number of different nationalities to have scored goals for the club (45), just behind Fulham (47). Mohammed Kudus became the first Ghanaian to score for Spurs.
Kudus, who joined Tottenham from West Ham this summer, scored his 14th Premier League goal (13 assists) in his 72nd appearance. So far this season, in seven Premier League matches, he has contributed 1 goal and 4 assists for Spurs.
### Richarlison Completes 250 Premier League Games
Tottenham forward Richarlison reached a significant milestone by making his 250th Premier League appearance. The Brazilian becomes the fifth player from his nation to achieve this feat, joining the esteemed company of Willian (327), Ederson (276), Fernandinho (264), and Roberto Firmino (256). Richarlison previously played for Everton before joining Spurs.
### Match Stats
– **Possession:** Leeds 57% | Tottenham 43%
– **Expected Goals (xG):** Leeds 1.66 | Tottenham 0.52
– **Shots:** Leeds 16 (4 on target) | Tottenham 9 (3 on target)
– **Corners:** Leeds 4 | Tottenham 1
– **Woodwork Hits:** Both teams hit the woodwork once
– **Big Chances Created:** Leeds 2 | Tottenham 1
– **Touches in Opposition Box:** Leeds 21 | Tottenham 18
### Premier League Table Standings
After seven matches, Thomas Frank’s Tottenham sit 2nd in the Premier League with 14 points (W4 D2 L1). Leeds United are placed 13th with 8 points from seven games.
### Opta Insights
– Tottenham have won three of their opening four away Premier League matches this season (D1), matching their total away wins from the entire last season’s final 13 away games.
– Leeds have lost eight of their last ten Premier League games in which they conceded the first goal.
– Leeds have lost ten of their last twelve Premier League matches against Tottenham, managing just one win and one draw.
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Tottenham’s performance at Elland Road highlights their growing confidence and ability to grind out results on the road this season, while Leeds will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat on home soil.
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