Leeds United Complete Pre-Season Friendly Campaign with a 1-1 Draw Against AC Milan
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke's side concluded their pre-season friendly schedule with a 1-1 draw against AC Milan on Saturday, securing an unbeaten record ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. This result marks the end of a busy three-week period for the Whites, who kicked off their pre-season with a 0-0 draw against Manchester United in Stockholm, followed by consecutive wins against SC Verl and Paderborn in Germany, and a 1-1 stalemate against Villarreal at Elland Road.
Key Takeaways:
- Throughout the pre-season, a total of 28 players have featured for Leeds, including all seven new signings.
- Graham Smyth's player ratings average out to a 6.6 rating across all games played.
- The highest average rating was 7.7, achieved by players from Paderborn, Villarreal, and AC Milan.
- The lowest average rating was 4.5, achieved by the team that played against Villarreal and AC Milan.
- The average rating for games played in Germany was higher (7.3) compared to games played in England (6.1).
- Leeds United have maintained an unbeaten record throughout their pre-season campaign.
Statistics:
- Total number of games played: 6
- Total number of players featured: 28
- Highest average rating: 7.7
- Lowest average rating: 4.5
- Average rating for games played in Germany: 7.3
- Average rating for games played in England: 6.1
- Number of consecutive wins: 3 (against SC Verl, Paderborn, and Villarreal)
Sources:
- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-graham-smyth-player-ratings-ac-milan-5264378
- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium
- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-player-ratings-manchester-united-ilia-gruev-illan-meslier-jack-harrison-5232352
- https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-player-ratings-villarreal-elland-road-5254031