Premier League Regular Season - 16
Brentford 1 - 1 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
61' ↓ K. Lewis-Potter ↑M. Damsgaard
61' ↓ A. Hickey ↑R. Henry
70' J. Henderson
↓ J. Bijol ↑W. Gnonto 73'
↓ A. Tanaka ↑B. Aaronson 73'
81' ↓ V. Janelt ↑Y. Yarmolyuk
81' ↓ M. Jensen ↑K. Ajer
D. Calvert-Lewin (W. Gnonto) 82'
↓ G. Gudmundsson ↑J. Justin 89'
↓ N. Okafor ↑J. Harrison 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Nathan Collins 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
78
Passes
12
Duels
Sepp van den Berg 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Jordan Henderson 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Vitaly Janelt
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
81
Entry
Dango Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Jensen
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Keane Lewis-Potter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rico Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Ajer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Damsgaard
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Frank Onyeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yehor Yarmolyuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Peart-Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romelle Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Lucas Perri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Rodon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pascal Struijk 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ethan Ampadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anton Stach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Gudmundsson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Noah Okafor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Byram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Justin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
22
Minutes
7
Rating
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/01/2023 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Brentford | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 03/09/2022 | Brentford | 5 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 22/05/2022 | Brentford | 1 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | Brentford Community Stadium |
| 05/12/2021 | Leeds | 2 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 11/02/2020 | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Championship | Griffin Park |
| 21/08/2019 | Leeds | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Championship | Elland Road |
| 22/04/2019 | Brentford | 2 - 0 | Leeds | Championship | Griffin Park |
| 06/10/2018 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Brentford | Championship | Elland Road |
| 24/02/2018 | Leeds | 1 - 0 | Brentford | Championship | Elland Road |
| 04/11/2017 | Brentford | 3 - 1 | Leeds | Championship | Griffin Park |
Brentford Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +22
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Henderson's Late Heartbreak: Brentford and Leeds Share the Spoils in Frantic Draw
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Two teams fighting for their Premier League lives traded blows at Brentford Community Stadium, only for a dramatic equaliser to deny the hosts a vital three points in their battle against the drop.
The Turning Point: Henderson's Strike and Gnonto's Response
Brentford seized control when Jordan Henderson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, his clinical finish appearing to have settled a match defined by intensity and relentless attacking. The hosts dominated possession (57%) and controlled the tempo through the middle third, with Henderson's goal the reward for Brentford's measured build-up play. Yet the balance shifted catastrophically in the final ten minutes when substitute Wilfried Gnonto carved open the Brentford defence, teeing up Dominic Calvert-Lewin for an 82nd-minute equaliser that sent Leeds into raptures and left the hosts devastated.
A Shooting Gallery Decides Nothing
The intensity of the encounter was evident from the first whistle. Leeds arrived with 17 shots—a barrage of desperation from a side fighting relegation—while Brentford's superior possession translated into 7 attempts. The visitors' expected goals (1.39) marginally exceeded Brentford's (0.71), yet the narrative of the match hinged not on volume but precision. Henderson's movement and composure in the box gave Brentford's attacking play a cutting edge that Leeds' chaotic approach lacked. Yet Gnonto's introduction changed everything: the winger's energy and directness exposed gaps in Brentford's defensive shape, culminating in Calvert-Lewin's finish that rewarded Leeds' stakes—a point that, given their position (17th, -10 goal difference), felt like a lifeline.
The Draw's Cruel Mathematics
With Brentford 14th and Leeds 17th, this was a six-pointer masquerading as a draw. Vitaly Janelt's outstanding midfield performance—anchoring Brentford's control with 2 key passes—proved insufficient to protect the lead. The balance of the match shifted decisively when the lead changed hands twice: Brentford's dominance in the first 70 minutes evaporated under Leeds' late pressure. Both teams leave with one point, but neither can afford many more draws. For Brentford, it's a missed opportunity to climb clear of the bottom half. For Leeds, it's a reprieve, though their defensive fragility (30 goals conceded in 16 games) suggests deeper problems than any single result can solve.
Key Questions
How did substitute Wilfried Gnonto change the game?
Introduced in the 73rd minute, Gnonto's directness and pace exposed Brentford's defensive gaps, providing the assist for Calvert-Lewin's crucial 82nd-minute equaliser.
Did possession advantage translate to victory for Brentford?
No. Despite 57% possession and superior control, Brentford's failure to extend their lead allowed Leeds' late surge to earn a draw.
What does this result mean for relegation battle standings?
Both teams remain in danger. Brentford (14th, 20 pts) and Leeds (17th, 16 pts) cannot afford draws in their fight for survival.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Thiago's Firepower vs Leeds' Desperation: Survival Hangs in Balance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With Leeds languishing 18th and Brentford perched precariously 8th, this is a six-pointer where every point separates safety from the abyss.
The Setup
Stakes are genuine—Leeds' four-game losing streak has left them eight points adrift of safety, while Brentford's inconsistent form (W-L-W-L-W) offers no comfort to a mid-table side that knows one bad run triggers panic. Form favours the hosts, but Balance is razor-thin; neither team can afford a slip. This is a match where desperation meets confidence—and desperation often bites harder.
Key Battle
Lukas Nmecha vs Igor Thiago. The Leeds forward's three goals in five games represent his team's fragile attacking hope against a Brentford defence that Thiago's six-goal blitz has overshadowed. Nmecha must press aggressively to disrupt Brentford's build-up; Thiago will exploit any space with ruthless efficiency. Whoever controls the tempo—Nmecha's intensity or Thiago's precision—shapes the narrative.
Our Prediction
Brentford's superior form edges a tight, nervy encounter. Thiago punishes Leeds' defensive fragility (conceding 25 goals in 13 games), but Nmecha keeps Leeds competitive. Expect 2-1 Brentford—a win that tightens the screw on Leeds' survival hopes while Brentford consolidates mid-table footing.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
If relegation drama matters, yes. Casual fans? Better options exist—this lacks star power but compensates with genuine survival stakes.
What's the predicted outcome?
Brentford 2-1 Leeds. Thiago's in-form threat overwhelms a fragile Leeds defence, but Nmecha's intensity keeps the visitors dangerous.
Where are Brentford and Leeds in the league table?
Brentford sit 8th with 19 points; Leeds are 18th with 11 points—eight points separate them from safety.
What is Leeds's current form?
Alarming. Four consecutive losses (L-L-L-L-W) have left Leeds in freefall, conceding 25 goals in 13 games.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Igor Thiago (Brentford): 6 goals in 5 matches, averaging 7.4 rating. His efficiency is the difference-maker.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.