Leeds United are right in the mix again earning praise off the pitch and showing real grit on it.
According to softfootball’s updates on February 13, 2026, manager Daniel Farke has been talking up the challenge ahead of Leeds’ trip to St. Andrew’s.
In comments shared on the club’s official X handle, Farke acknowledged Birmingham City’s “good momentum” and the “massive potential” around the club, while also preparing his players for a hostile, packed stadium atmosphere.
The message from the Leeds boss was clear: expect a battle.
𝗗𝗙 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺: “They have good momentum at the moment. It’s a club with lots of potential. We are respectful and we know it’s a tough place to go. I expect a packed stadium and a good atmosphere.”
Recent results back up that mindset. Leeds have had two tough away days and come through both with points: Leeds struck first, but Everton responded with strong second half pressure to claw their way back into the game and share the points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Another gritty performance on the road, with neither side able to find a late winner after a tight tactical contest at the Stadium of Light.
They weren’t flashy wins, but they were the kind of results that show resilience especially away from home and they’ve kept Leeds firmly in the mid-table scrap.
Elsewhere in the league, it’s been a rough week for a couple of clubs. Liverpool confirmed that Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury, while Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Igor Tudor as interim boss following his recent exit from Juventus.
For Leeds, though, the focus stays on the next test. With momentum building and tough away points already in the bank, Farke’s side head to St. Andrew’s knowing they’ll need the same fight and focus to come back with something to show for it.
