Newcastle United Starting XI vs Leeds: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United predicted XI vs Leeds: Livramento to replace injured Dedic at right-back

Newcastle United travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Monday, 14 September 2026, kicking off at 20:00 live on Sky Sports. Matthias Jaissle's side are unbeaten in the Premier League and could secure their first two away league wins at the start of a season since 1995-96.

Fixture: Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Competition: Premier League
Date & kick-off: Monday, 14 September 2026, 20:00
Venue: Elland Road
TV coverage: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
Key selection: Tino Livramento expected to replace Amar Dedic at right-back
At stake: Newcastle's first two away league wins at the start of a season since 1995-96

Predicted line-ups

Newcastle United (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI: Hornicek; Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Miley; Elanga, Willock, Barnes; Wissa.

Substitutes: Not stated in source.

Selection notes

Amar Dedic went off at half-time against Millwall in the EFL Cup with hamstring discomfort. The concern appears limited, but Jaissle may take no chances. Tino Livramento is the obvious replacement after his first league appearance of the season against Bournemouth and 45 minutes in the cup.

Elsewhere, Joelinton remains out with a thigh problem, Dan Burn is still recovering from an ankle injury, and William Osula is also sidelined with an ankle issue. All three are expected back only after the international break. Ewen Jaouen has a chance of returning from his own ankle problem.

Newcastle have been imperfect but stable enough, and Jaissle looks likely to keep faith with the core of the side.

Injury and availability

Amar Dedic: Hamstring discomfort, went off at half-time against Millwall, doubt
Joelinton: Thigh problem, out, expected back after international break
Dan Burn: Ankle injury, out, expected back after international break
William Osula: Ankle issue, sidelined, expected back after international break
Ewen Jaouen: Ankle problem, chance of returning

The numbers

Newcastle are unbeaten in their opening two Premier League matches under Matthias Jaissle.
They came from 2-0 down to draw with Bournemouth last weekend.
They beat Millwall in the EFL Cup in midweek.
Jaissle could secure Newcastle's first two away league wins at the start of a season since 1995-96.
Newcastle are unbeaten in six straight Premier League meetings with Leeds, including a 4-3 win in January.

Why Jaissle is likely to stick with his core XI

Matthias Jaissle has little reason to alter much. Newcastle have been imperfect but stable, and the manager looks likely to keep faith with the core of the side that has avoided damage early in the season. The only enforced change comes at right-back, where Amar Dedic's hamstring discomfort opens the door for Tino Livramento.

Livramento has been eased back with his first league appearance of the season against Bournemouth and 45 minutes in the EFL Cup. Starting at Elland Road would be a significant step up in intensity, but his profile suits a game where Newcastle may need to defend wide areas and transition quickly.

With Joelinton, Dan Burn and William Osula all out until after the international break, Newcastle's options are limited. The predicted 4-2-3-1 keeps a familiar spine, with Gonzalez and Miley shielding the defence and Elanga, Willock and Barnes supporting Wissa. Elland Road is rarely straightforward, and recent history, while favouring Newcastle, does not guarantee an easy night.

Talking points

Should Jaissle risk Livramento from the start at right-back, or is there a safer option with Dedic only a doubt?
Newcastle's unbeaten run is built on resilience, but a 2-0 comeback and a narrow cup win do not prove top-four credentials yet.
With Joelinton, Burn and Osula out, is Newcastle's squad depth already a concern before the international break?
Newcastle have not won their first two away league games since 1995-96 — a stat that underlines how hard Elland Road will be.

What happens next

Newcastle face Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday, 14 September 2026, kicking off at 20:00. Three points would maintain their unbeaten start and secure a rare early-season away double. Jaissle will then assess his injured players during the international break, with Joelinton, Burn and Osula targeting a return afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tino Livramento starting for Newcastle vs Leeds?

Livramento is the obvious replacement for Amar Dedic, who went off at half-time with hamstring discomfort. However, Dedic's concern appears limited, so Jaissle may still take no chances.

What time is Leeds vs Newcastle kick-off?

The match kicks off at 20:00 on Monday, 14 September 2026, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Which Newcastle players are injured for the Leeds game?

Joelinton (thigh), Dan Burn (ankle) and William Osula (ankle) are all sidelined and expected back after the international break. Amar Dedic is a doubt with hamstring discomfort, while Ewen Jaouen has a chance of returning from an ankle problem.