Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match

Leeds United beat Chelsea 3-1 at home. They took an early lead when Jaka Bijol scored in the sixth minute, assisted by Anton Stach, and held firm despite Chelsea’s possession dominance. Ao Tanaka added a second just before half-time in the 43rd minute, assisted by Jayden Bogle, capping a first half where Leeds made the most of their chances despite recent losses to Manchester City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.

Chelsea pulled one back through Pedro Neto in the 50th minute, assisted by Jamie Gittens, but Leeds regained control with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal in the 72nd. The win breaks a run of four straight league defeats for Leeds, showing resilience against a Chelsea side that had been unbeaten in their previous three games with a draw against Arsenal and wins over Burnley, Wolves and Tottenham. Substitutions helped Leeds see out the game, while Chelsea couldn’t convert their pressure into more goals.

Chelsea dominated possession with 71% compared to Leeds’ 29%, pointing to a game where the visitors controlled the ball but Leeds were clinical on the counter. Leeds edged corners 4-2 and had fewer successful dribbles at 30 against Chelsea’s 67, suggesting Chelsea were more threatening in attack but wasteful, with no assists recorded for their side while Leeds had two. Both teams picked up one yellow card each and used all five substitutions, with Leeds making key changes around the 67th minute like Noah Okafor replacing Lukas Nmecha and Ilia Gruev coming on for Ao Tanaka to shore up midfield.

No red cards or penalties were involved, and there were no injury-time goals, keeping the match straightforward in terms of discipline and late drama.

Leeds struck first with Jaka Bijol’s goal in the sixth minute, assisted by Anton Stach, setting an early tone. Anton Stach picked up a yellow card in the 35th minute, followed by Estêvão’s booking for Chelsea in the 39th, before Ao Tanaka’s 43rd-minute strike, assisted by Jayden Bogle, doubled the lead. Chelsea responded post-half-time with Pedro Neto’s 50th-minute goal, assisted by Jamie Gittens, after substitutions like Malo Gusto replacing Benoît Badiashile and Pedro Neto coming on for Estêvão at the break.

A VAR check involving Lukas Nmecha in the 54th didn’t change the flow, and Leeds sealed it with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 72nd-minute goal. Impact substitutions included Alejandro Garnacho replacing Jamie Gittens and Cole Palmer coming on for Liam Delap for Chelsea at 61’, while Leeds brought on Joël Piroe for Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 86’ and others late to manage the win.

Leeds United lined up in a 3-5-2 shape, with Jaka Bijol anchoring the defence and scoring early, while Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin provided threats up front. Partnerships like Anton Stach assisting Bijol and Jayden Bogle setting up Tanaka stood out, with substitutions such as Noah Okafor replacing Lukas Nmecha and Ilia Gruev coming on for Tanaka adding fresh legs in midfield. Late changes like James Justin for Bogle and Sebastiaan Bornauw for Gabriel Gudmundsson helped secure the backline.

Chelsea set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Pedro Neto making an impact after coming on as a substitute to score, assisted by Jamie Gittens. Estêvão’s early yellow card disrupted rhythm, and half-time changes like Malo Gusto replacing Benoît Badiashile and Neto for Estêvão aimed to boost the attack. Further substitutions such as Alejandro Garnacho for Gittens and Cole Palmer for Liam Delap at 61’, plus Marc Guiu for Andrey Santos at 77’, tried to chase the game but couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Jaka Bijol is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his early goal in the sixth minute proved crucial for Leeds United. His defensive solidity and timely strike set the foundation for the win. Bijol’s performance stood out in a match where Leeds defended well to defy possession stats to secure the points.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Leeds United have just beaten Chelsea 3-1 at home, a much-needed win that lifts them to 17th on 14 points after four straight league losses including defeats to Manchester City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Brighton. Their next match is against Liverpool on 2025-12-06 at 17:30, with the opposition currently eighth on 22 points. This fixture offers a chance to build momentum and pull further from the relegation zone, but they’ll need to replicate this resilience against a higher-placed side.

Chelsea have just lost 3-1 to Leeds United away, a setback that leaves them fourth on 24 points despite a recent unbeaten run with a draw against Arsenal and wins over Burnley, Wolves and Tottenham. Their next match is against AFC Bournemouth on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opposition currently 14th on 19 points. A victory here could help them maintain their push for the top spots, but they’ll want to address defensive lapses to avoid dropping points against mid-table opposition.

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