Leeds United beat Tottenham 1-0 as Okafor scores late

Leeds United held on for a 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road, completing a fourth consecutive league victory. Jacob Okafor opened the scoring in the 79th minute after a quick combination involving Aaron Wilson and a low cross from Jack Bard. The goal stood after a VAR check confirmed there was no handball.

Leeds controlled the second half, out-shooting Tottenham and maintaining a superior expected-goals (xG) tally of 2.00 to 0.28. Tottenham made several substitutions, including bringing on Rasmus Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur and Conor Gallagher, but failed to create clear scoring opportunities.

Defensive incidents dominated the latter stages, with Tottenham midfielder Sandro Tonali receiving a booking for a challenge on Wilson. Leeds also made a double substitution, introducing Wilson and Okafor for Tanaka and Nmecha.

Both managers expressed frustration at key moments: Leeds coach Roberto De Zerbi lamented missed penalties and perceived refereeing inconsistencies, while Tottenham struggled to break down Leeds' defensive shape.

The win leaves Leeds unbeaten in their recent league matches, while Tottenham remain winless in games where they have fallen behind.