Leeds United vs. Newcastle United: Sep 14, 2026

Bamba has found regular minutes difficult to come by at the start of the season and struggled to break into the midfield rotation despite his preseason involvement, with head coach Matthias Jaissle indicating that patience will be needed while the young midfielder adapts to the physicality and intensity of the English game, per Newcastle World. "We're not pushing, especially not externally, pushing them in getting more minutes. It's normal progress and we're supporting them to getting there".

Hall signed a new long term contract with Newcastle United until 2031, according to the club. "I have been impressed with Lewis since I arrived. He is a very important player for us and for what we are building here, so this is exciting news," Head coach Matthias Jaissle said.

Bard made his first start for Leeds at left wing back in the cup defeat to Chelsea, logging three tackles and an interception across 78 minutes.

Bahoya is continuing to adapt following his loan move to Leeds and is being introduced patiently ahead of Monday's Premier League clash against Newcastle United, according to coach Daniel Farke, per Leeds Live. "I only throw him into the water when I think he can swim. I want him to have a good debut."