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Daniel Farke has called up one of Leeds United’s academy starlets to senior training again this week, with Tottenham Hotspur set to play at Elland Road.

The Leeds United academy has produced a number of talents, including the duo of Harry Gray and Archie Gray on opposing sides for Saturday’s fixture at Elland Road.

The priority for the club this season is to survive, but they will also want to see progress in other areas and Leeds have made steps to improve the academy this season as well.

It’s more difficult for players to break into the senior team when Leeds are a Premier League club and not an EFL side, but players like Rhys Chadwick could save Leeds millions if he achieves his potential.

Rhys Chadwick joins senior training for Leeds ahead of Spurs

Chadwick has been compared to Archie Gray as a midfield player, with the 18-year-old among the brightest of the bunch alongside Harry Gray and Sam Chambers.

Daniel Farke selected Chadwick as one of five Leeds youngsters on the pre-season tour of Germany this summer. However, Chadwick has been integral at Leeds U-21 level for some time now.

He can be seen numerous times throughout the recent training video, but the first sighting in the footage comes around 0:07 into the latest video posted by Leeds on YouTube.

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This isn’t the first time he has been spotted, with Farke having called up Chadwick to senior training ahead of Fulham and the trip down to Craven Cottage a few weeks ago.

Chadwick is predominantly a central or defensive midfielder, although he can also operate as a centre-back as well. That said, his inclusion is interesting when considering Leeds have five senior midfielders and they are all fit.

Leeds’ injury issues ahead of Tottenham include wingers Dan James and Willy Gnonto, as well as Lucas Perri in goal. The only other concern is regarding Archie’s brother, Harry.

Sean Longstaff and Joao Palhinha reveal ahead of Leeds vs Tottenham

Days ago, it was revealed Leeds’ Sean Longstaff and Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha were dominating one metric in particular in Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues for September.

However, to go one further, that they are both shining. Since making his first Premier League start for Leeds on 30 August, no player has made more tackles in the Premier League than Longstaff.

That number is 19, which is level with Spurs’ Portuguese midfielder Palhinha, while only three players have created more chances than he has in that time as well, with Longstaff creating eight.

It highlights that Chadwick will have a tough time displacing the 27-year-old and his midfield counterparts anytime soon, but he simply has to continue training and impressing Farke in the meantime.

Leeds United face Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in the early Premier League kick off, with Alan Shearer now having his say on the outcome.

Daniel Farke has enormous admiration for Spurs’ Thomas Frank and outlined his respect ahead of Leeds United’s seventh game of the Premier League season tomorrow lunchtime.

Surprisingly, Farke has a strong managerial record against Tottenham. However, this is his first game in charge of Leeds against Spurs. A win would see them go level with their visitors in terms of Premier League points.

Tottenham’s attacking issues offer Leeds hope, too. They have not been that effective in terms of open play chance creation. Despite that fact, Opta believe Leeds will struggle against Spurs.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer predicts Leeds vs Spurs

Jaka Bijol could be an interesting change for Leeds vs Spurs when considering their struggles against sides sat in deep and compact, with a switch to a back three or back five potentially the right way to frustrate them.

That said, the Whites have been building rhythm and momentum, which is why an unchanged XI for Leeds against Tottenham is extremely likely following Farke’s Leeds team news ahead of hosting Spurs.

Ally McCoist has had his say on Leeds hosting Tottenham already, but others have since had their say on the outcome ahead of Leeds looking to protect an unbeaten Elland Road run which hits 384 days tomorrow.

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Speaking via The Metro, Alan Shearer — a regular pundit for the BBC — outlined his thoughts on tomorrow’s clash. He is predicting that Leeds will extend that unbeaten run to at least Friday 24th October.

He said: “With Leeds playing at home and Tottenham being away in the Champions League during the week, it won’t be an easy game. I’ll go for a draw. Prediction: Draw.”

It marks Archie Gray’s return to Leeds since leaving for Tottenham. He will come up against Anton Stach, who has fired Spurs a warning already ahead of the 12.30pm kick off at Elland Road.

Spurs metric offers Daniel Farke and Leeds further hope

Not only do Leeds have hope due to Spurs’ attacking issues but Spurs are the team who have the ‘overperformed’ the most in the Premier League so far, per the below from Opta Analyst.

Their model suggests that they should be 12th and not fourth. When you also consider that Spurs finished 17th last season, it could be argued that too much respect is being shown.

That is to say that Leeds shouldn’t be treating this as a UEFA Champions League level team, despite the fact Tottenham are in that competition this season.

Leeds’ unbeaten run could continue, if they play this one right on Saturday.

It’s 2020, and Jose Mourinho is currently in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese gaffer needed defensive reinforcement, and he signed a current Leeds United player.

His name is Joe Rodon and he left Swansea City to join Spurs for an £11m fee. Rodon struggled during his time at Tottenham, and after loan spells with Rennes in France and then Leeds, he left Spurs permanently.

Leeds have benefited. Rodon joined Leeds as a failed Premier League player, but under Daniel Farke’s stewardship, he has become a stalwart of the modern Leeds, choosing to rejoin Leeds over other clubs.

Since returning to the Premier League, Rodon has excelled back in the Premier League after making it clear he felt he had a point to prove in the top tier. Troy Deeney picked Rodon in his Team of the Week.

Daniel Farke heaps praise on Leeds defender Joe Rodon

Farke was asked about Rodon in his press conference this week, ahead of facing his old side Tottenham and whether Rodon may also have a point to prove to his old side. Farke responded by praising Rodon.

“It’s not like he has 200 Premier League games under his belt. It’s difficult to go into a Tottenham side that had just played in the Champions League final, naturally a bit more difficult as a young centre-back.

“Much more mature, grown as a player and as a person, a way better player than he was three years ago. He’s proven already that he can do it. But it is about doing it over a whole season, showing consistency.

“He has been excellent so far; he is adding goal threat. I’ve always moaned about it, I was on his back about it. There is always room for improvement but he is on a good path to prove himself,” he said.

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Joe Rodon is Leeds’ fifth-best player so far, as per the stats

Many would have Rodon as Leeds’ best player this season, certainly in the top three but according to the stats, Rodon is only fifth-best at the moment. Top of the charts currently is £19.9m signing Anton Stach.

It will be no surprise to see Sean Longstaff near the top after two man-of-the-match performances in his four starts. Karl Darlow has replaced Lucas Perri and has been excellent, without winning a clean sheet.

Ultimately, there are a whole host of Leeds players in good form and they will need to reproduce that on Saturday if Leeds are to avoid defeat against the Europa League champions, and notably, Archie Gray.

Leeds United’s next battle in their bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League comes in the form of Tottenham Hotspur, as Archie Gray returns to Elland Road.

Leeds are in a good place at the moment, even if they conceded a late equaliser against Bournemouth. Eight points from six games, sitting in 11th place, a position Daniel Farke would be delighted to finish in.

Not only that, but The Whites remain unbeaten at Elland Road. Draws against Newcastle and Andoni Iraola’s side, as well as a win over Everton. It is 23 games since Leeds last lost in the league at home.

Farke’s men are closer than ever to beating Don Revie’s 1968-1970 home record of 39 games without defeat, since Howard Wilkinson’s attempts in 1992. They will hope to continue that on Saturday.

Going into the game, reports confirmed that Dan James had suffered an ankle injury and is set to be on the sidelines for the next few weeks. However, it was expected Lucas Perri and Willy Gnonto would be fit.

Leeds dropped a hint on social media that it would be Darlow in goal, regardless of Perri’s availability. Farke confirmed James, Gnonto and Perri will all miss out, while Harry Gray is a doubt for the clash.

“Mixed news. A few negative bits. Daniel James will be out for a few weeks. He rolled his ankle in training. The doctor says 4-6 weeks. Realistically, we will expect him back after the November international break.

“Willy Gnonto will miss this game, his calf problems remain. He will sadly be back after this international break. Not available for Tottenham. Question marks behind Harry Gray, some problems with his hip flexor.

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“Not sure if he will make it for Saturday. A few problems. Good news, Lucas Perri is back in team training since yesterday, but too early to involve him in this game. I expect him on the other side of the break.”

How Leeds are now expected to line-up on Saturday v Tottenham

The majority of the team was always going to pick itself. The defence has been excellent so far, all six starting every game. That will continue on Saturday unless something happens between now and then.

The midfield, too. Anton Stach is joint-third for chances created, Longstaff is a nominee for Player of the Week and Ethan Ampadu is, well, Ethan Ampadu. Up top, Dominic Calvert-Lewin continues to impress.

He may have missed a few chances but he is expected to get the nod, especially after Calvert-Lewin scored and created another goal in his last game against Tottenham. Noah Okafor should start as well.

Leeds United are in Premier League action this weekend and have a huge task on their hands when they take on Tottenham Hotspur.

It’s been a promising start to life in the Premier League for Leeds United, who have shown they can compete at the highest level.

Daniel Farke’s side have been undone in the fine margins, losing four points already to agonising late goals, but are sitting in a good position in the table after their opening six games.

Goals from Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff put Leeds in the lead against Bournemouth last weekend, but a last-gasp equaliser ensured the game finished 2-2.

Leeds will be hoping to build on the positive performance this weekend but it won’t be easy against a Tottenham Hotspur side who are finding their feet under new boss Thomas Frank.

Here’s all you need to know about the fixture.

Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur kick-off time

Leeds United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 4, 2026.

Kick-off at Elland Road comes at 12:30pm, with the game getting the weekend’s action underway.

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How to watch Leeds vs Tottenham

After a string of games kicking off at 3pm on Saturday and not being televised, Leeds are back on the telly this weekend and there are multiple ways to watch the game.

TV channel

TNT Sports have selected the game for broadcast and will be showing the game live on their TNT Sports 1 channel.

Coverage of the game starts at 11am, a full 90 minutes before proceedings get underway.

Leeds vs Spurs live stream

The streaming home for TNT Sports is Discovery+.

Those with a subscription will be able to stream the game live on their laptops, smartphones and tablets via the Discovery+ app.

It will cost you £30.99 per month to subscribe to Discovery+.

Leeds United vs Tottenham team news

Leeds have already suffered a multitude of injuries this season and could be without three key stars on Saturday.

Dan James is definitely sidelined after suffering a knock to his ankle in training, after already struggling with a hip injury in recent weeks.

Willy Gnonto and Lucas Perri have been sidelined for the last few games but there is hope the duo could be fit enough to return against Spurs or, if not, after the international break.

Spurs, meanwhile, are struggling even more as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Yves Boussouma are all out. Kolo Muani could return but Dominic Solanke and Kota Takai are still major doubts.

Tottenham fans are hoping to see Archie Gray play on his return to Leeds.

Referee and officials

Predictions

Though Tottenham have looked improved under Frank, they are not in the best of form at present.

They have only managed to defeat League One’s Doncaster Rovers in their last four games, with draws coming against Brighton, Wolves and Bodo/Glimt.

So there are definitely weaknesses in their game and Leeds can expose them, especially at home.

Leeds United midfielder Anton Stach has fired a warning to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of them coming to Elland Road.

Anton Stach of Leeds United has been among the better signings of their summer, with one expert labelling Stach as Leeds’ best signing after his £19.9 million arrival to Leeds from Hoffenheim.

In fact, Stach has taken to life at Leeds well in August despite some disappointing results. He has been a real threat, with Stach up with Bruno Fernandes in Premier League chances created.

The German midfielder became one of three record breakers for Leeds against Wolves. He was one of three goalscorers, with each being a new signing. However, even if Dominic Calvert-Lewin stood out, Stach was the standout player vs Wolves.

Anton Stach reflects on Leeds’ start and provides Leeds vs Spurs preview

The 26-year-old has reflected on his start and Leeds’ start, too. Speaking via the BBC, he said: “It’s difficult, of course, after such a game. Because I think we had a really good game against Bournemouth against a really good side.

“Now, after two or three days, of course we take a point. Because I think it’s a valuable point. But in the game, and especially after the game, of course it was not the best feeling to take only one point away from this game and not three.”

He was asked about their competitiveness in each game, aside from Arsenal. Stach added: “Yeah, I think the same against Arsenal. I think Arsenal was really effective when they scored. I think they scored two goals in extra time out of set-pieces.

“But I think the other games, we were nearly in every game a bit more the better side, I would say. Took some points, but we know we have to keep going as a newly-promoted side and we know we want to do this.”

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Looking ahead, Stach fired a warning shot to their next opponent, stating: “Yeah, I think they are really good. I think they are in fourth position now? I think they have really good individual quality in nearly every position.

“And, of course, it’s hard to play such a side. When you go to press, the individual can solve this situation and come out. We have to deal with it.

“We have to be strong, especially in our home game. We are not there to hide ourselves from them. We have to be like Sean [Longstaff] said in the huddle. We want to compete and win duels and then maybe win the game.”

Of course, it’s no guarantee that Archie Gray will start, but it would be his first appearance against Leeds if he did. That would mean a midfield battle against 6’4″ Stach and former teammate Ethan Ampadu.

Graham Smyth’s thoughts on Anton Stach’s foul against Bournemouth

In a variety of ways, Stach should be a ‘game changer’ and ceiling-raiser for Leeds this season. However, he gave away a soft free-kick against Bournemouth which they scored from.

Graham Smyth has reflected on that, with his view being that Sean Longstaff was fouled by Bournemouth before Stach’s foul on Ryan Christie. He said: “There’s an element of bad luck as well, though.

“Because, in the build-up to the first goal, I thought Sean Longstaff was shoved in the back with a two-hander and it’s allowed to go on.

“The ball gets headed around a bit and then Stach does go in on the back of Christie. Daniel Farke’s called it the softest free kick that will be given all weekend. He felt it just wasn’t a free-kick in the Prem.

“I was obviously in the West stand. The play was Christie was kind of coming towards us in that direction. I thought Stach went into his back. I guess, if he was looking right through Christie’s body, then I guess he would see the ball.

“But I just don’t think you can give them the opportunity to go down there. That’s such a terrible place to give one away.

“There were moments where you just turn your back, you wait for the contact, you go down like a prime Luke Ayling and you get the free-kick.”

It’s been a solid couple of weeks for Leeds United and that means, Daniel Farke’s side almost picks itself going into Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road.

Having beaten Wolves and drawn with Bournemouth with the same side, the chances are that Farke is going to name something pretty similar to the eleven that have picked up four points from two games.

Leeds now sit on eight points from six Premier League games ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s welcome of Spurs. Farke will be confident, having never lost to Thomas Frank in five games against the Dane.

But those five games came while Farke was manager of Norwich, and during Frank’s long-winded tenure as Brentford boss. Now, the two gaffers meet for the first time in charge of Leeds United and Tottenham.

Leeds’ injury issues going into Saturday’s Tottenham clash

Last week, Farke said that Willy Gnonto and Dan James were doubts for Bournemouth, while Leeds would know more about Lucas Perri this week. Jayden Bogle was fine and completed 90 minutes last weekend.

Gnonto’s availability remains a doubt, having been unable to make the bench against Bournemouth, but James will definitely be missing after turning his ankle in training. He is set for a few weeks out injured.

Whether Perri is fit remains unclear, but aside from those three players, it appears Farke should have a fully fit squad unless there are any surprises that Farke tells reporters on Thursday in his press conference.

Predicted Leeds XI to take on Tottenham on Saturday

Nine players pick themselves if fit. Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Gabriel Gudmundsson will remain in defence. Aidy White says Struijk should retain his place above Jaka Bijol after Bournemouth.

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There’s no need to disrupt the form of trio Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff, and Ethan Ampadu. Longstaff has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Weekend award for his goal and assist last time.

Up top, Dominic Calvert-Lewin was “unbelievable” against Bournemouth according to Jermaine Beckford even if he missed a few chances. He starts if fit, as does Noah Okafor. That leaves two places up for grabs.

Farke has to decide on who starts in goal. Has Karl Darlow done enough to retain the jersey over a fit-again Perri? Then on the right, does Brenden Aaronson remain after his standing ovation last week?

LeedsUnited.News reckons Farke will start the same side despite Jack Harrison’s two goals in his last four games against Spurs, and the return of Perri. Darlow and £25m Aaronson will surely start for Leeds.

Leeds United’s starting XI will pick itself, barring a couple of decisions Daniel Farke will be mulling over in the next couple of days. The defence for example, isn’t going to change.

Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Gabriel Gudmundsson are among the best and most in-form players in this Leeds side. The midfield is the same, Ethan Ampadu, Sean Longstaff and Anton Stach.

All seven players will surely start on Saturday, barring any surprise injuries in training that Leeds fans are as of yet, unaware about. Daniel Farke’s press conference on Thursday will confirm if there are any knocks.

Dan James will be missing with an ankle injury, but even up top, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor will surely remain in the starting XI. The only headaches are in goal and who starts on the right flank.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s masterclass last time against Tottenham

Brenden Aaronson and Karl Darlow are still likely to continue in the side, with Aaronson improving with every minute he plays at this level. It will be his job again to create chances for striker Calvert-Lewin.

If he does that, Leeds fans will be hoping Calvert-Lewin can produce a similar performance to his one last time out against Spurs. A 3-2 win in an Everton shirt, in which Calvert-Lewin scored and created a goal.

The England striker opened the scoring with a gorgeous individual goal, twisting and turning Tottenham’s defence inside out before slotting into the corner. Then, a flick on ended up in an Archie Gray own goal.

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Calvert-Lewin’s entire record against Tottenham Hotspur

Throughout his long-winded Premier League career, 11-time England star Calvert-Lewin has faced Spurs on 11 different occasions. Of those 13, 12 have come in the Premier League and one in The FA Cup.

He may have only won three times during that period, and lost a total of eight times against Tottenham, but it is Calvert-Lewin’s record individually that will give the striker hope of making an impact v Spurs.

Indeed, Calvert-Lewin has scored three goals in those 13 games and laid on four assists. An involvement more than every other game and Leeds will be hoping that he can continue that come Saturday.

Leeds United fans will be feeling optimistic when they make their way to Elland Road on Saturday ahead of the lunchtime clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

A solid point that really should have been a win against Bournemouth has seen Leeds clock up eight points from six games, sitting in 11th. Leeds’ 23-game unbeaten run at Elland Road remains intact.

Indeed, Leeds are the closest they’ve been to breaking Don Revie’s unbeaten home record between 1968 and 1970, since Howard Wilkinson’s attempt in 1992. Just 17 more games at Elland Road to break it.

Leeds should have Willy Gnonto and Lucas Perri available again on Saturday after injury, but Dan James will be missing after picking up an ankle injury. It is likely that James is missing until the November break.

The Leeds player who has five wins in six games against Spurs

Leeds’ side almost picks itself at the moment. There are many in-form players, Graham Smyth says Jayden Bogle has started better in the Premier League than last season. Joe Rodon was in Troy Deeney’s TOTW.

Jermaine Beckford said Dominic Calvert-Lewin was unbelievable on Saturday, while Brenden Aaronson got a standing ovation. But, Sean Longstaff was the man of the match again, running the show for Leeds.

Longstaff is among the nominations for Premier League player of the week, but it is his record against Tottenham that Spurs should fear. Longstaff has an impressive five wins from his last six games v Spurs.

Sean Longstaff’s goals and assists against Tottenham

Longstaff has faced Tottenham 10 times in total, winning only one of his first four games against the North Londoners. He may well come up against Archie Gray in midfield, if Spurs fans get their way.

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But after Longstaff’s goal and assist for Leeds in the draw against Bournemouth, what chance does he have of continuing his run against Spurs? Well, Longstaff has three assists in his 10 against Tottenham.

Longstaff will certainly be one of the first names on the teamsheet on Saturday. Daniel Farke will have to decide on who goes in goal with Perri fit again, and whether he keeps Aaronson in the starting line-up.

Tottenham’s trip to Elland Road on Saturday will be a tough game for Daniel Farke’s men, but it will be an emotional one for one Spurs player as Archie Gray returns to where it all began.

The teenage star, England U21 international and Thorp Arch product, will be back at Elland Road on the weekend, having left Leeds little over a year ago. Tottenham paid a massive £40m to sign Archie Gray.

A quarter of which was immediately sent back to Tottenham for the permanent purchase of Joe Rodon, who also faces his old side on Saturday for the first time. Djed Spence will return after his failed loan.

But for Gray, it will be an emotional one. The teenager returns to where it all started, a club where his family is so ingrained. Gray is the fourth member of the Gray family to play for Leeds, Harry the fifth.

Tottenham fans want Archie Gray to start against Leeds United

Ahead of Saturday’s clash, Gray came on as a substitute for Tottenham on Tuesday night in their 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. Gray came on after 82 minutes, with Tottenham losing 2-1.

But it was Gray that saved Tottenham’s blushes, combining with Richarlison before he slammed an effort at goal. Bodo/Glimt’s goalkeeper saved it, but it ricocheted off Jostein Gundersen into the back of the net.

While it was not Gray on the score sheet, it was his ingenuity and guile that saved a point for Spurs in the Champions League. Following that, Tottenham fans have urged Thomas Frank to start Gray against Leeds.

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Following his involvement in Tottenham’s equaliser, one Spurs fan said Gray is “banging on the door” to start on Saturday. Another simply put on X that midfielder “Gray must start against Leeds on Saturday”.

The clamour among Spurs fans to start Gray is growing, after a season in which Gray largely played as a centre-back. Another wants a start for Gray as “he did more in eight minutes than his Spurs teammates”.

Spurs fans are clear in their message: they want Gray to start over Rodrigo Bentancur. Another said that Gray “should start 100% on Saturday”. Another said, “he’s been class, he should start on Saturday”.

Archie Gray’s career in numbers so far, at Leeds and Spurs

It is crazy to think that Gray only made his professional debut for Leeds a little over two years ago. Gray was supposed, or expected, to make his debut under Jesse Marsch before an injury in pre-season in 2022.

Gray was a regular under Daniel Farke, starting in Farke’s first game – a 2-2 draw against Cardiff City. He would go on to play more than 50 games for Leeds before his £40m move to North London in 2024.