Justin's spectacular bicycle kick ignited a dominant 3-0 rout. Okafor and Calvert-Lewin sealed a commanding Elland Road victory.
Leeds United followed up their win at Old Trafford with a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road, scoring twice inside the opening 20 minutes before adding a late third in stoppage time.
Facing a Wolves side set up to defend in a compact shape, Leeds were required to control both possession and tempo. They did so from the outset, circulating the ball quickly and committing numbers forward, which limited Wolves’ ability to progress up the pitch.
The opening goal came in the 18th minute from a corner.
After an initial delivery caused uncertainty in the Wolves box, the ball dropped centrally to James Justin, who adjusted his body and finished with a bicycle kick into the bottom corner. The goal followed a sustained period of pressure in the final third.
Leeds added a second two minutes later.
Brendan Aaronson delivered a cross towards the back post, where Noah Okafor arrived unmarked to convert from close range. The quick succession of goals altered the game state, with Wolves forced to take on more possession than they would have preferred.
Leeds retained control across the first half, finishing with a slight majority of possession and continuing to create chances. They registered 17 shots across the match, with six on target, and produced an expected goals total of 2.78.
Wolves, by contrast, struggled to generate consistent attacking threat. They finished with seven shots, two on target, and an expected goals figure of 0.54, reflecting the limited quality of their opportunities.
In possession, Leeds used wide areas to stretch Wolves’ defensive line, with Aaronson’s delivery for the second goal indicative of the approach. Crosses and second balls in advanced areas were a recurring feature, contributing to five big chances created.
Without the ball, Leeds remained compact and restricted central access.
Wolves saw more of the ball in the second half but found it difficult to progress into dangerous areas. Their attacks were often directed wide, with deliveries into the box dealt with by Leeds’ defensive line.
The game continued in a similar pattern through the second half, with Leeds managing possession and limiting transitions.
In stoppage time, Leeds were awarded a penalty, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted in the 95th minute to complete the scoring.
The result reflects a controlled performance against an opponent that prioritised defensive structure. Leeds combined possession with chance creation, while limiting Wolves to low-value opportunities across the match.
The result moves Leeds onto 39 points, a total that increasingly looks sufficient for survival given the current state of the table.
More immediately, it applies pressure on those around them. West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham all play later in the weekend, now with the requirement to respond. Leeds has set the benchmark; the focus shifts elsewhere.