Leeds United have confirmed their starting lineup for their first Premier League home game of the 2026-27 season against Brentford at Elland Road. The match kicks off at 6:30 pm IST on Tuesday with the Whites looking to build on a solid start that sees them seventh in the table with four points from two games.
Daniel Farke's side began the campaign with two away fixtures against Nottingham Forest, securing a 1-0 league win at the City Ground. Anton Stach scored the only goal in that match, where Leeds managed three shots on target from 45% possession. They followed that with a 2-0 victory over Forest in the EFL Cup. Their league form stands at one win and one draw, having scored two goals and conceded one for a positive goal difference.
Leeds United's lineup for the Brentford match shows several key selections. James Trafford starts in goal behind a defensive unit of Jayden Bogle, James Justin, Nikola Muharemovic, and Joe Rodon. The midfield trio consists of Jaka Bijol, Ethan Ampadu, and the match-winner from the opening day, Anton Stach. The attacking line features Noah Okafor, Brenden Aaronson, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the line.
The bench offers significant options, including goalkeepers Jordan Cairns and Johann Gudmundsson. Outfield substitutes are Nico Elvedi, Sean Longstaff, Daiki Tanaka, Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel James, Harry Wilson, and Lukas Nmecha. The team will be without Ilia Gruev, Joe Rodon, and Mateo Joseph, who are all currently sidelined according to the club's injuries list.
Brentford manager Andrews has also named a strong side after rotating his squad in midweek. Only Nathan Collins, Vitaly Janelt, and Dango Ouattara started both the previous Premier League game and the Carabao Cup tie. Andrews is anticipated to bring his regular players back for this trip to Yorkshire.
The Bees' starting eleven features Caoimhin Kelleher in goal. The defence is made up of Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer, and Keane Lewis-Potter. Ibrahim Sangare and Vitaly Janelt anchor the midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Kevin Schade, Jaidon Anthony, and Thiago. Their bench includes Hakon Valdimarsson, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Dango Ouattara, Harry Wilson, Fabio Carvalho, Abdoulaye Diouf, and Nick Schuster.
Leeds United's early season form has been steady. They sit two points behind league leaders Manchester City after two matches. Their next fixture is a trip to face Brighton, who are eighth, on September 5th. Fans can track the team's progress on the standings page.
Brentford arrive in confident mood following a 3-0 victory over Tottenham in their last Premier League outing. They also recorded an emphatic 6-1 win against Birmingham City at St Andrew's in the Carabao Cup. This suggests they will provide a stern test for Leeds's defence.
This fixture represents Leeds United's first opportunity to play in front of their home supporters in the Premier League this season. A positive result could consolidate their position in the top half early on. The confirmed lineups indicate both managers are treating this clash with full seriousness, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. The team's early resilience, conceding just once so far, will be tested by Brentford's attacking options. Supporters can view the full schedule on the fixtures page as the season develops.
