Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been one of the standout stories in the current Premier League season. After joining Leeds United from Everton on a free transfer this summer, the 28-year-old striker had a relatively quiet start to life at Elland Road — but that all changed late in November and into December.
Calvert-Lewin scored seven goals across six consecutive Premier League matches, taking his total to eight for the season (at the time of writing) and giving Leeds a focal point just when they needed one. Performances like this tend to draw increased attention across matchday coverage and on any real-time sports betting platform, particularly as his goals have come in decisive moments.
What’s made the run stand out isn’t just the volume of goals, but the variety of games they’ve come in against top sides, in tight away fixtures and in moments where Leeds needed something to cling onto.
Manchester City (away) – Gameweek 13
The run began in the most unforgiving setting imaginable: away at Manchester City. Leeds were eventually beaten 3–2 at the Etihad, but Calvert-Lewin got the ball rolling by scoring shortly after half-time in the 49th minute. It didn’t change the outcome, but it did feel significant — a striker finding the net against a big side, even in defeat, often matters more than it looks at the time.
Chelsea (home) – Gameweek 14
A few days later came a more complete performance. Leeds beat Chelsea 3–1 at Elland Road, and Calvert-Lewin was again on the scoresheet. This time, his goal helped set the tone rather than offering consolation, extending the lead in the 72nd minute to solidify three points at home. It was the first real sign that his confidence was building and that Leeds were starting to trust him as their main outlet in the final third.
Liverpool (home) – Gameweek 15
Next came a chaotic 3–3 draw with Liverpool, a game that swung wildly from end to end. Leeds were 2–0 down just after the 50-minute mark, but that changed in the 72nd minute when Calvert-Lewin pulled one back, scoring a penalty. His finish shifted the momentum, lifting the crowd and injecting belief into a side that had looked beaten. Leeds grew in confidence from there and went on to secure a 3–3 draw, a result that would have seemed unrealistic shortly after half-time.
Brentford (away) – Gameweek 16
Leeds’ trip to Brentford was a far tighter game. When the hosts took the lead, Leeds looked set to leave empty-handed, having struggled to create sustained pressure for much of the match. Calvert-Lewin changed that in the 82nd minute, rising to score the equaliser and rescue a point. The finish kept his scoring run alive and earned Leeds a result that had looked increasingly unlikely as the clock ran down.
Crystal Palace (home) – Gameweek 17
Calvert-Lewin was central to the 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. He opened the scoring in the 38th minute, reacting quickest to a rebound after his initial effort was saved to turn the ball home. He then struck again in first-half stoppage time, rising for a well-executed header to double Leeds’ advantage in the 45+4th minute. Those two goals put Leeds firmly in control going into the break and set the tone for a dominant second half, where Leeds went on to win 4–1.
Sunderland (away) – Gameweek 18
Leeds’ most recent outing against Sunderland was another tight contest, with chances limited and momentum hard to sustain. When Sunderland took the lead, Leeds were again facing the prospect of coming away empty-handed. Calvert-Lewin provided the response, scoring the equaliser to level the match, upset the home crowd, and extend his scoring run once more. The goal settled Leeds and ensured they left with a 1–1 draw, continuing a pattern that’s defined his recent form: arriving in key moments and turning difficult situations into valuable points.