Leeds United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Noah Okafor scored the winning goal in the 79th minute — 97 seconds after entering as a substitute.
Referee John Brooks and VAR official Tony Harrington reviewed a 30th-minute challenge by Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle on Tottenham Hotspur winger Mathys Tel but did not issue a red card. Officials cited a lack of speed in the challenge when explaining the decision.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was surprised by the decision but added he did not see the incident clearly. Speaking to TNT Sports, he said he has “big confidence in the referee” and emphasized focusing on his team’s performance rather than officiating.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke described Bogle as “a butterfly” and “probably the softest player in the whole league.” Tel left the field limping after the incident.
Leeds United extended their home unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine matches — their longest such streak at Elland Road since 2001. Tottenham Hotspur are winless in their last 51 matches after conceding the first goal.
A VAR review occurred early in the match for a possible handball by Leeds midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The Elland Road crowd grew more animated after the Bogle-Tel incident and remained energized through the second half. De Zerbi said his team prepared all week for the intensity and atmosphere at Elland Road but acknowledged they did not perform as planned.
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