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Alex Charlton
Wed 18 June 2025 20:45, UK
Elland Road will be packed with noise as Leeds United face Everton in their opening match of the Premier League season.
The game will see two of English football’s most historic sides meet as David Moyes and Daniel Farke do battle on Monday, 18 August.
One of the standout fixtures of the season will be Leeds against Manchester United, with the pair set to meet on the historic 3 January.
While the Peacocks will want all the support they can get against the Toffees, one of their former players will be cheering on the opposition.
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Leeds’ 2025/26 Premier League fixtures (Credit: Breaking Media)
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Leeds are close to securing the signing of Jaka Bijol as they build a squad for the Premier League.
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Bijol has arrived at Thorp Arch to undergo his medical on Wednesday, but there are concerns regarding his history of ankle strains.
Farke will hope that the injury causes little to no issue if he signs and wears the famous white, starting competitively against the Toffees.
Once he has signed, then Bijol could make his debut against Everton on the opening day, where former player Ian Snodin will be watching.
Snodin made over 100 appearances for Leeds, but he made more for Everton, where he spent nine years at the North West club.
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Ian Snodin made almost 200 appearances for Everton
Snodin was interviewed by Sky Sports reporter Sanny Rudravajhala (18 June, 09:38) at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and was asked how he feels about the meeting between his two former clubs.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Well, it did make me smile. I got asked earlier what would be the ideal fixture for this new stadium, and I said Leeds United.
“Obviously, I played for Leeds United and I was only there 18 months, but I enjoyed every little minute of it.
“I’m going there as an Evertonian fan, by the way, I want to win that game… it couldn’t be a better fixture for me, personally.”
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Leeds supporters cheer on their team (Credit: Imago)
Leeds can give Everton run for their money in Premier League clash
While Everton will likely head into the match as favourites, Leeds have it in them to cause the Toffees problems.
The Elland Road club will have a packed-out Elland Road behind them to make it a daunting occasion for the visitors.
Furthermore, the Whites possess an array of attacking talent who will make life difficult for Moyes’ side, who are going through a huge transition themselves.
Of course, new signings could play a pivotal role, and Bijol looks every bit the physical specimen to hurt Everton.
The 2025/26 Premier League fixture list has thrown up some epic encounters, and Everton against Leeds is right up there.
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