Leeds United take on Burnley FC at Elland Road in a crucial Matchday 35 clash on 1st May 2026 as the battle for Premier League survival intensifies.
Despite their recent FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea, Softfootball understand that Daniel Farke’s side arrive in strong league form, unbeaten in their last five matches. That run has lifted them six points clear of 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur with just four games remaining.
Leeds have collected nine points during this period and currently rank among the division’s most in-form teams, sitting sixth in the form table. However, with several clubs hovering around the traditional 40-point safety mark, survival is far from guaranteed this season.
Leeds United has taken to their official x handle to announce the match would hold on 1st May 2026
Encouragingly for the hosts, they boast a dominant recent record against already relegated sides, winning their last five such encounters with an aggregate score of 18-3.
Burnley, meanwhile, arrive with little at stake after their relegation was confirmed following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. The visitors will be playing for pride, but Leeds know a victory could prove decisive in securing their top-flight status for another season.
Team news
Leeds have a relatively healthy squad, but Ilia Gruev will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, and they will assess Gabriel Gudmundsson’s hamstring complaint before Friday.
While Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the way for goals with 11, the leading scorer has netted just one in his last eight appearances, with his last open-play strike coming in February’s 3-1 win over Forest.
Relegated Burnley have several issues to contend with heading into this weekend, with Josh Cullen (knee), Connor Roberts (calf) and Jordan Beyer (thigh) definitely unavailable; however, Hannibal Mejbri (thigh), Axel Tuanzebe (calf) and Zeki Amdouni (knee) are nearing returns.
Zian Flemming is one more goal from emulating Chris Wood (2020-21) and Danny Ings (2014-15) as the only Burnley players to score double figures in the top flight, with Wood notching 12 and Ings 11.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin; Aaronson, Okafor; Calvert-Lewin
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Humphreys, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Anthony; Flemming
Where to watch
| Region | Broadcaster |
| Nigeria | SuperSport, DStv |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| USA | CBS Sports, Paramount+ |
| Europe | DAZN, Canal+ |
