Leeds vs Manchester City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Leeds prepare to host Manchester City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Leeds, currently 15th in the standings with 31 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 22 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Manchester City, sitting 2nd with 56 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Leeds and Manchester City have favored Manchester City, with Manchester City claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Aston Villa, Leeds recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Darlow, Gudmundsson, Rodon, Struijk, Ampadu, Justin, Aaronson, Stach, Gruev, Bogle, Calvert-Lewin. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Manchester City's last outing came against Newcastle, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Donnarumma, Ait Nouri, Guehi, Dias, Nunes, Rodri, OReilly, Silva, Semenyo, Marmoush, Haaland. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Leeds are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Leeds and Manchester City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Leeds's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Manchester City's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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