Leeds United secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wolves at Elland Road, propelled by a dominant first-half display from James Justin and Noah Okafor.
Leeds entered this Premier League fixture sitting 15th in the table, eager to distance themselves from the relegation scrap. Wolves, meanwhile, arrived at Elland Road in 20th place, needing points desperately to maintain their top-flight survival hopes.
The home side seized control early, breaking the deadlock in the 18th minute. James Justin found the net with a precise strike to put Leeds in the driver’s seat.
Just two minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage. Noah Okafor capitalized on the momentum, firing home to make it 2-0 before the midway point of the first half.
Leeds maintained pressure throughout the opening period, forcing the visitors onto the back foot. Their attacking intensity left Wolves struggling to find any rhythm or meaningful chances.
The teams retreated to the dressing rooms with Leeds firmly in command. Wolves needed a significant tactical shift to salvage anything from the afternoon.
The second half proved to be a tighter affair as the away side attempted to regroup. Leeds remained disciplined, absorbing pressure while managing the game effectively.
Brenden Aaronson received a yellow card in the 73rd minute, adding some tension to the closing stages. However, the Leeds defense held firm against the limited Wolves attacks.
Deep into stoppage time, Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed the result. He converted a penalty in the 95th minute to cap off a comprehensive 3-0 win.
The statistics highlighted the home side's superiority, with Leeds recording an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.68 against just 0.54 for their opponents. They managed 16 total shots, six of which tested the goalkeeper.
This result provides a vital boost for Leeds in their quest for stability. For Wolves, the defeat deepens their struggles at the bottom of the Premier League table.
