Find out how Leeds United’s players rated against Brentford in today’s Premier League clash
Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter
18:33, 14 Dec 2025
Leeds United’s Ethan Ampadu (left) and Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt battle for the ball(Image: PA)
Leeds United’s pointless away day hoodoo has ended with a 1-1 draw at Brentford.
A largely poor game saw Brentford break the deadlock on 70 minutes when Jordan Henderson passed the ball into the net off Jaka Bijol’s outstretched leg.
Daniel Farke’s changes worked once again, with substitute Wilfried Gnonto planting a cross onto the head of Dominic Calvert-Lewin to get his fourth goal in as many games eight minutes from time.
That marks United’s first points on the road since mid September, with the Whites three points above the drop zone amid a three-game unbeaten run.
Lucas Perri – Made a decent save from Lewis-Potter but distribution was really poor. Even Daniel Farke was visibly irked. 6
Jayden Bogle – Played numerous clever balls up field or across the box. Was a key attacking outlet with boundless energy. Was lax for Brentford’s opener, mind. 8
Joe Rodon – Was seen galloping up the pitch in what was a weird sight. Got caught out with a ball in behind in the first half and again for the Brentford. 7
Jaka Bijol – Takes out both friend and foe when clearing away a header. Was unlucky with the Brentford goal but was taken off afterwards. 7
Pascal Strujik – Watched his man really well in the first 20 minutes, heading countless balls clear yet was liable to a loose ball and lost confidence after one of them led to a great chance for Brentford. Was then beaten a few times in the second half. 6
Gabriel Gudmundsson – Showed some neat touches in tight areas and got up the left flank with good production. 8
Anton Stach – Ventured forward nicely, getting himself into some promising areas and either crossing or winning a corner more times than not. 7
Ethan Ampadu – Resumed his quarter-back role in the second half after a quiet first – and not only in terms of his throws. Wasn’t afraid to trickle his way forward if the opportunity required so. 8
Ao Tanaka – Lost the ball a few times and wasn’t as effective going forward. No surprise he was brought off. 5
Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Got a goal he deserved after a frustrating afternoon of little to feed off. Sometimes had to turn provider himself in the first half with a few good crosses. 7
Noah Okafor – Always in the action, he got in behind twice before skewing one over from short distance in the first half, so has to be marked down. 6
SUBS
James Justin (on 89′ for Gudmundsson) – Came on too late for a rating. N/A
Brenden Aaronson (on 73′ for Bijol) – Added energy and was lively. 7
Wilfried Gnonto (on 73′ for Tanaka) – Perfect ball for the goal after adding the needed impetus when he came on. 7
Jack Harrison (on 90+2′ for Okafor) – Came on too late for a rating. N/A
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