Daniel Farke looks to overturn horror record vs Brighton as Leeds manager comes full circle
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That run started with a hammering at the American Express Stadium, with Leeds downed 3-0 courtesy of goals from Danny Welbeck and a brace by Diego Gomez.Farke bounced back, however, and on Monday, saw his side extend their Premier League unbeaten run to seven games after safety was confirmed last week.Leeds have two Premier League games left this season, and will hope to see off a strong top-flight return in style. ⚽ Leeds United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Leeds fixture. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daniel Farke’s terrible record vs BrightonFormer Manchester United scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider last month that Leeds have no plans to dismiss Farke this summer, after a stabilising season in the Premier League.The Whites faced relegation fears earlier in the season, but have proven themselves a fiercely competitive team in the months since.
Leeds United Premier League 2025-26League rankExpected goals (xG)52.311thExpected goals against (xGA)5010thxG difference+2.311thAverage possession45.8%15thBig chances missed5510thJust seven teams have lost fewer games than Farke’s side this season, and turning some of those draws into wins could leave them in a very promising position next time around. Leeds still have hopes of conquering the 50-point mark that they have not reached since Marcelo Bielsa’s superb 2020-21 team, but Brighton stand in their way on Sunday.The Seagulls have been a nemesis for Farke throughout his time in the Premier League, with the German still yet to see his teams score a single goal against them in four attempts.His Norwich team lost twice to Brighton in the 2019-20 season, but did eke out a goalless draw at Carrow Road in the 2021-22 campaign.And breathe! 😅After 106 minutes of drama, @SpursOfficial gain a point in their bid for Premier League survival— Premier League (@premierleague) May 11, 2026 View Tweet This season will give Farke’s Leeds a second crack at Fabian Hurzeler’s side, after November’s battering.Leeds’ record vs Brighton is awful It is not just Farke to have struggled massively with Brighton in recent years.
Leeds, as a club, have not beaten the Seagulls in their last seven attempts, with their last win coming in 2017.Before that 2-0 victory in the Championship, the Whites lost six consecutive editions of the clash. In fact, of the last 20 meetings between Brighton and Leeds, the latter have, staggeringly, won just two of them.