RismadarVoice Reporters
November 7, 2026
Leeds United ended Tottenham Hotspur’s three-match Premier League winning streak with a 1-0 victory at Elland Road on Saturday, courtesy of a late goal from substitute Noah Okafor.
The Swiss international scored in the 79th minute, just two minutes after being introduced by manager Daniel Farke, to secure Leeds’ first league victory in six matches.
The result lifted Leeds to eighth place in the Premier League table with 14 points, while Tottenham remained on 12 points.
Leeds began the encounter brightly and appealed for an early penalty when the ball struck Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes inside the area. However, referee John Brooks and the Video Assistant Referee allowed play to continue.
Tottenham gradually settled into the match, with goalkeeper James Trafford denying efforts from Omar Marmoush and Mohammed Kudus.
The major controversy occurred before half-time when Leeds defender Jayden Bogle caught Tottenham winger Mathys Tel around the ankle with his studs.
Despite a lengthy VAR review, Bogle escaped a red card and received no booking for the challenge.
Tel was subsequently forced off through injury and replaced by Dominic Solanke in the 43rd minute.
Leeds increased their attacking pressure after the interval, creating several opportunities to break the deadlock.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a header blocked, while defender Nico Elvedi failed to convert the resulting opportunity.
Midfielder Ao Tanaka also missed a promising chance after Calvert-Lewin elected to pass rather than shoot.
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky then produced an impressive save to deny Sean Longstaff, whose powerful effort appeared destined for the net.
Farke responded by introducing Harry Wilson and Okafor in the 77th minute, replacing Tanaka and Lukas Nmecha.
The substitutions delivered an immediate impact when Wilson controlled the ball inside the penalty area and set up Okafor, who fired a low shot beyond Kinsky.
Tottenham pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Trafford preserved Leeds’ advantage with an outstanding late save from Jan Paul van Hecke’s header.
The hosts maintained their narrow lead until the final whistle, ending Tottenham’s winning run and securing three important points.
The victory provided a timely boost for Farke’s side ahead of the international break, while Tottenham were left to reflect on missed opportunities and the controversial first-half challenge.
