Find out how Leeds United’s players rated against Brentford in tonight’s Premier League clash

Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter

22:06, 21 Mar 2026Updated 22:10, 21 Mar 2026

LEEDS, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, speaks to Ethan Ampadu of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on March 21, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Leeds United had to settle for a point amid their goalless draw with Brentford, meaning they have yet to score in four Premier League games.

There were no real clear-cut chances for Leeds despite their possession and set-piece frequency. Ethan Ampadu and Lukas Nmecha had efforts on target but none really threatened.

It was not a night of disaster but hardly one where the run-in nerves will soften. Here are how the Leeds players rated.

Karl Darlow – Kicking wasn’t always accurate, or assured. Didn’t have too much to do. 6

Jayden Bogle – Almost got in during the first-half, bringing a long ball down brilliantly but was snuffed out. Did give away a few balls. 6

Joe Rodon – Held his position well, communicating regularly with Bijol. Couldn’t get forward as half as regularly as he had done in previous weeks. 7

Jaka Bijol – Was solid overall in defence without being perfect. Pace is his nemesis. Wasn’t overly impactful from set-pieces. 6

Pascal Strujik – Had a poor first half in the main, with loose balls and a yellow card picked up. Had a good battle with Igor Thiago, keeping him at bay in the main. Yet was left running back a lot of the time Brentford attacked. Went off after a blow to the head. 6

James Justin – OK without being amazing. Leeds missed Gudmundsson’s left-wing ventures. Play did pass him by a bit at times. 6

Ethan Ampadu – Was the start of nearly every attack. He’s back to his old self, leading the team with action as well as communication. Long-throws were mixed, mind. 7

Brenden Aaronson – Started by losing his duels then grew into winning them. But didn’t do enough overall, including a tame shot that went well wide. 6

Anton Stach – Won a number of duels to spark the attack and also helped out going the other way. Looked like a German national team player. 8

Lukas Nmecha – Not sure his hybrid winger-cum-striker works that well, the attacker getting lost in the game for long periods. 5

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Struggled to get into the game. Held the ball up well but was not supprted much at all. 5

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Ao Tanaka (68′ for Aaronson) – Helped Leeds sustain the front foot but couldn’t provide the telling difference. 7

Daniel James (82′ for Struijk) – Provided legs and energy but not much end product. 5

Noah Okafor (68′ for Nmecha) – Ran about a bit and bent a shot that needed to be saved. 5

MANAGER: Daniel Farke – Not sure we will see the Nmecha wing-role again any time soon. Line-up was on par but perhaps could have made changes sooner – there was no reason not to. 7

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