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Daniel Farke will have Leeds United kick-off preference after Premier League reveal

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04 Oct 2026, 4:10 pm

Daniel Farke clearly prefers Premier League games kicking off 8pm onwards at Leeds United.

The Whites have got better results later in the evening since promotion to the English top flight.

After a disappointing start to last season, the German manager changed his tactics and found a winning formula at the West Yorkshire outfit.

While Farke's tactics have helped, the kick-off time seems to be a big factor for the Elland Road club.

The former Norwich City boss has gotten off to an unbeaten start in the league this time around.

Looking at their results in recent months, the German manager would certainly prefer the Peacocks' next games to be at a certain time.

Leeds United Premier League record analysed

Farke is building something special at Leeds and the club are on the right path to reestablish themselves in the Premier League.

The Whites have won two and drawn three of their opening five league matches, scoring seven goals and conceding just three, holding the joint-best defensive record.

Opta stat man Jonny Cooper has shared insight into the West Yorkshire outfit's prospects based on when they kick off their games.

The Peacocks have the second-best points-per-game record in Premier League fixtures that start at 8pm or later since the start of last season.

In the last two seasons, Leeds United's 56 Premier League points have been won evenly between games kicking before and after 8pm.

Leeds are bottom for points per game before 8pm, but 2nd for points per game 8pm onwards... #lufc pic.twitter.com/haDLoTPlF2
— Jonny Cooper (@JRCooper26) October 3, 2026

Among teams in the English top flight over the last two campaigns, Leeds sit at the bottom of the table for points per game in matches that kick off before 8pm.

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Farke was tasked with securing Premier League safety last season and did just that, taking Leeds to the FA Cup semi-final on the way.

The German manager demanded quality additions in the summer and Paraag Marathe backed him.

With the 49ers Enterprises putting their money where their mouth is, the West Yorkshire outfit clearly have a much better squad than last season.

After seeing the Peacocks' early-season performances, fans in LS11 are dreaming of making Europe.

The Elland Road faithful would love another long domestic cup run, possibly reaching the final this time around and having an opportunity to win their first major title in English football since 1992.

Daniel Farke

Leeds United Football Club