Leeds vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sam Allardyce seeks his first win as Leeds boss, while Newcastle are chasing a Champions League place
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
It’s crunch time at both ends of the table and the hosts know they need a victory to keep their survival hopes realistically alive, with only three matches remaining including this one. Leeds sit 19th in the league, two points from safety, and can put pressure on the likes of Leicester and Everton later in the weekend if they pick up a result here.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are third and need only seven points from four matches to guarantee a top-four finish - they’ll see this game as a real opportunity to take a huge step towards that, though need a reaction after being beaten by Arsenal last time out.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
PENALTY TO NEWCASTLE! Newcastle work it quickly upfield and it's slotted into the box for Isak. Firpo slips at the wrong moment, which allows the forward to get to the ball and Wober shoves him over, with the referee again pointing to the spot.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
DOUBLE SAVE! Bamford steps up to take the spot-kick, but it's not the best penalty. It's at a comfortable height for Pope, who goes the right way, pushing it away. Bamford follows in, but the keeper reacts quickly to scramble it off his toe and out for a corner. Still 1-0!
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
PENALTY TO LEEDS! Greenwood gets away from two Newcastle defenders with some clever footwork before setting Firpo into the box. Joelinton tries to make up for it, clumsily crashing into the Spaniard from behind and the referee points straight to the spot.
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