# Leeds United Fans Tear Into Gabriel Gudmundsson, Demanding He Be Dropped for Rest of Season After Poor Showing in Loss to Fulham
In a heartbreaking turn of events at Craven Cottage, Leeds United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Fulham on September 13, 2025, thanks to a dramatic own goal by summer signing Gabriel Gudmundsson in injury time. The Swedish defender’s mishap gifted the Cottagers their first Premier League win of the season, leaving Whites fans seething and calling for drastic measures.
Gudmundsson, who joined Leeds from Lille in a shrewd summer move, started at left-back and played the full 90 minutes. However, his performance was marred by several defensive lapses. He committed a foul on Adama Traoré late in the game and struggled in one-on-one duels, culminating in the fatal error that saw him inadvertently direct the ball into his own net. This came off the back of a tough international break, where Swedish media had already slammed him for a “painful” display in a 2-0 loss to Kosovo, labeling him as outplayed and not up to his previous standards.
Outlets like Fotbollskanalen noted he failed to make a single tackle and was “not at all as strong as before.
The fan reaction on social media was swift and unforgiving. On X (formerly Twitter), supporters vented their frustration, with many demanding Gudmundsson be benched indefinitely. One prominent Leeds fan account echoed the sentiment, posting: “Gudmundsson’s error was inexcusable – drop him for the rest of the season! He’s been a liability since the international break.” Others highlighted his body language and lack of composure, drawing parallels to his underwhelming national team outings. “Poor performance against Fulham seals it. Outplayed again, just like vs Kosovo. Bench him now!” read another viral post, garnering hundreds of likes and retweets.
This isn’t the first criticism for the 26-year-old, who impressed in pre-season and early Premier League games, including a solid debut against Everton.
But with Leeds sitting mid-table after four points from their opening three matches, the pressure is mounting on Daniel Farke’s squad. Fans argue that persisting with Gudmundsson risks derailing their top-half ambitions, especially with tough fixtures ahead. Calls for alternatives like Junior Firpo or academy prospects are growing louder.
Gudmundsson himself acknowledged the “fantastic” pressure at Elland Road in a recent interview, but this loss has tested that resolve.
As the dust settles, the debate rages: Is this a blip, or time for a change? Leeds faithful hope Farke acts swiftly to restore harmony.
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