Leeds can match 25-year record in impressive new reveal ahead of Newcastle clash
Leeds travel to Newcastle on Wednesday with the hopes of putting further distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Leeds are thriving in the Premier League, and are now seven games unbeaten after drawing 1-1 with Man United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Daniel Farke has done an excellent job in LS11 as the players continue to adapt to his new 3-5-2 tactic with ease.
As a result, they are in an incredibly comfortable position in the table, sitting 16th and confident that they can become one of the first newly promoted sides to achieve survival since 2022-23.
Leeds face Newcastle at St James’ Park with the hope of extending their eight-point lead over 18th-placed West Ham, and they could match a 25-year Premier League record if that is the case.
Leeds are aiming to go four Premier League away games unbeaten for first time since 2001
In their first meeting of the season on 30 August, Newcastle held Leeds to a 0-0 draw at Elland Road, and Farke will be confident of going one further this time around.
Leeds are unbeaten in their last three Premier League away games, with all three ending in draws.
They last went four without losing away from home in the top flight in December 2001, under David O’Leary.
The Whites have won just two of their last eight Premier League away games against Newcastle, although they are unbeaten in their last three at St James’ Park.
| Date | 7 January |
| Kick-off time | 8:15pm GMT |
| Stadium | St. James’ Park |
| TV Channel | Sky Sports Cricket |
These stats are incredibly promising for Farke, who is unbeaten in three matches against the Magpies as a manager.
However, Leeds may be susceptible to fast counter-attacks from the hosts, who are aiming to go eight league games unbeaten at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s side have forced 248 pressed sequences in the Premier League this season, more than any other side.
Meanwhile, Leeds have conceded five goals from high turnovers, second only to bottom side Wolves (six).
The affair at Elland Road at the start of the season won’t live long in the memory of supporters, but it could teach Farke some valuable lessons.
What can Daniel Farke learn from Leeds’ last meeting with Newcastle?
Newcastle have won just one of their last seven Premier League games against Leeds, beating them 1-0 at Elland Road in January 2022.
Looking back to the match in August 2025, the midfield battle dominated proceedings, meaning neither side could find the breakthrough they craved.
From a Leeds perspective, both Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle defended well, while Anton Stach impressed in midfield.
| Leeds | Stat | Newcastle |
| 43% | Possession | 57% |
| 10 | Shots | 8 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 85% |
| 61% | Ground duels won | 39% |
| 40% | Aerial duels won | 60% |
Howe deployed an unusual 5-3-2 formation in that game, and Newcastle will be much stronger in terms of the personnel they have available for Wednesday’s meeting.
Strikers Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa will undoubtedly play a part, while Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon will provide a threat from out wide.
Farke’s best bet is to continue using the 3-5-2, but he may experience joy switching to a 4-3-3 in the latter stages of the second half if the scoreline is even.
Either way, it looks set to be a mouth-watering clash, and it could emerge as one of Leeds’ most important results of the season if they get over the line.