Rounding off our look at the upcoming campaign’s Premier League opposition takes us to the capital, home to six top-flight opposition which includes England’s reigning champions Arsenal.
The Gunners lifted the trophy under the watchful eye of boss Mikel Arteta after accumulating 85 points, finishing seven clear of second-placed Manchester City and also were runners up in the UEFA Champions League, losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the final.
The trip to the Emirates last campaign came on the second matchday of the season and was a difficult afternoon in North London, so Daniel Farke’s side will be aiming to right the previous wrongs when they visit the capital in October. Arsenal visit Elland Road in United’s penultimate home fixture, initially scheduled for Saturday 8th May.
Arsenal vs Leeds United
Saturday 10th October 2026
Emirates Stadium
Distance from Elland Road: 192 miles
Leeds United vs Arsenal
Saturday 8th May 2027
Elland Road
The Gunners’ North London rivals had quite the contrasting season to the Premier League champions. Having endured a tough campaign domestically the previous term, Tottenham Hotspur again struggled for form and only guaranteed their top-flight status on the final day with a home victory over Everton.
With the Whites already safe in May, Farke’s men travelled to Spurs’ home and left with a point after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s second-half penalty cancelled out a Mathys Tel opener from the hosts. Leeds even went close to winning it in stoppage time too when Sean Longstaff saw a thunderous effort cannon off the woodwork. This time around, we travel to Tottenham in January.
The Elland Road meeting of the clubs proved to be a frustrating afternoon for United as two deflected goals saw the visitors leave West Yorkshire with all three points despite Noah Okafor’s close-range finish. Spurs’ visit to Leeds will kick off November’s fixtures.
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 7th November 2026
Elland Road
Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United
Saturday 16th January 2027
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Distance from Elland Road: 188 miles
Heading westbound across the capital takes fans to Stamford Bridge where Leeds produced a magnificent second half display to fight from two goals behind and draw with Chelsea on our most recent visit.
Lukas Nmecha got the comeback underway with a composed penalty kick in front of the travelling contingent before they were sent into raptures when Okafor pounced after a scramble in the middle to bundle home the leveller!
The Whites were unbeaten across the two Premier League fixtures against the Blues, after a thumping early Jaka Bijol header, arrowed Ao Tanaka strike and predatory Calvert-Lewin finish fired Farke’s men to a memorable 3-1 victory in December! This time around, we travel to Stamford Bridge in November before Chelsea visit West Yorkshire in January.
The Blues endured a difficult season by their standards last time around under the management of first Enzo Maresca and then Liam Rosenior who guided the team to a 10th-place finish, just five points above United. Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has since taken the reins.
Chelsea vs Leeds United
Saturday 21st October 2026
Stamford Bridge
Distance from Elland Road: 199 miles
Leeds United vs Chelsea
Saturday 23rd January 2027
Elland Road
Just a couple of miles from the home of the Blues sits Fulham’s picturesque Craven Cottage, nestled on the banks of the River Thames. It was a ground that proved to be a frustrating visit last September as the hosts snatched all three points deep into injury time.
At Elland Road however, Leeds enacted their revenge with a last-gasp winner of their own when Nmecha’s run was found brilliantly by skipper Ethan Ampadu, allowing the striker to inventively flick a first-time effort into the back of the net!
The Cottagers’ tally of 52 points ensured a final league positioning of 11th. Head coach Marco Silva has since departed the club to join Portuguese powerhouses Benfica.
The Londoners’ visit to Elland Road is scheduled to be our final home encounter before Christmas while United head south in late February.
Leeds United vs Fulham
Saturday 19th December 2026
Elland Road
Fulham vs Leeds United
Saturday 27th February 2027
Craven Cottage
Distance from Elland Road: 197 miles
Rounding off the West London contingent is Brentford, who enjoyed a fine first season under Keith Andrews last time around and finished ninth, narrowly missing out on European qualification by virtue of goal difference.
The Gtech Community Stadium is a ground that is sure to bring back fond memories for the travelling fans after the Whites survived on the final day of the 2021/22 season courtesy of Jack Harrison’s strike in the dying moments!
On our most recent visit to the Bees’ new home, a Calvert-Lewin header earned Farke’s men a valuable point on the road in the third match of an impressive seven-unbeaten streak. At Elland Road, the spoils were again shared though this time the meeting ended goalless.
The clash in West Yorkshire will mark our first fixture on home soil for the new term with April playing host to our capital visit.
Leeds United vs Brentford
Saturday 29th August 2026
Elland Road
Brentford vs Leeds United
Saturday 17th April 2027
Gtech Community Stadium
Distance from Elland Road: 195 miles
Rounding off the 2026/27 Premier League opponents is a Crystal Palace side who we will end the season against. We travel to Selhurst Park on Sunday 30th May 2027 for a 4pm kick-off against the Eagles, returning to a ground where the 10-man Whites defended superbly to earn an important draw previously.
Palace’s visit to Elland Road brought one of the most memorable performances and results for United, who despatched the South London outfit 4-1 on home soil. Calvert-Lewin’s brace fired the Whites into a two-goal lead before Ampadu grabbed a third and a sensational Anton Stach free-kick added gloss to the scoreline!
Palace will visit Elland Road in September and this time around there will be a new coach in the dugout with Pierre Sage replacing the outgoing Oliver Glasner, who had guided them to last season’s UEFA Conference League title.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Saturday 19th September 2026
Elland Road
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United
Sunday 30th May 2027
Selhurst Park
Distance from Elland Road: 202 miles
Don’t forget you can add the fixtures straight to your calendar here. Fixtures are subject to change. All midweek rounds are listed as taking place on as Wednesday at 8pm. Matches will move for broadcasting thereafter to either 7:30pm or 8:15pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday and on a Thursday in limited cases. Unless indicated otherwise, all other games will take place on a Saturday with a 3pm KO.
