Calvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety in dominant win over Burnley
Leeds United moved to the brink of Premier League safety with a dominant 3-1 victory over already-relegated Burnley at Elland Road. Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured the win, while Burnley managed only a late consolation. The result put Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone with four games remaining for their rivals.
- ▪Anton Stach opened the scoring with a long-range strike that goalkeeper Martin Dubravka failed to save.
- ▪Noah Okafor doubled Leeds' lead with a powerful finish after a backheel assist from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- ▪Calvert-Lewin scored the third goal from close range after Dubravka parried an Ao Tanaka shot, sealing the victory.
- ▪Burnley had a Lucas Pires goal disallowed for a tight offside before Loum Tchaouna scored a late consolation.
- ▪Leeds moved above Newcastle into 14th place, extending their lead over 18th-placed Tottenham to nine points.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin (second left) scores Leeds’ third goal at Elland Road. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAView image in fullscreenDominic Calvert-Lewin (second left) scores Leeds’ third goal at Elland Road. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAPremier LeagueCalvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety in dominant win over BurnleyWill Unwin at Elland RoadFri 1 May 2026 18.09 EDTFirst published on Fri 1 May 2026 16.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was the night all the nerves vanished into the ether, replaced by every track on the Leeds United soundtrack as Premier League survival was all but confirmed.
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