Final day heartache turned to joyous elation as Leeds survived the drop by the skin of their teeth; ending a 72 year unbeaten run in the process. It looked like Jesse Marsch would need to rewrite the Great Escape going into the final game of the season. They needed to better whatever Burnley were able to muster at home against Newcastle, and with one foot already lodged in the relegation trap door, their plight looked periless.

Leeds got off to a good start, and had the ball in the back of the net early on, after Harrison opened up the Brentford defence, threading a ball neatly into the path of Gelhardt. The youngster smashed the ball into the back of the net first time, only for Leeds lifeline to be retracted following a VAR check. The travelling faithful didn't mind too much though - Newcastle had just taken the lead at Burnley.

The scores stayed the same until ten minutes into the second half. An uncharacteristic poor clearance by David Raya was intercepted by Raphinha on the edge of the box. The Spanish shot stopper tried to make amends, but instead clattered into the Leeds winger, sending him spiraling to the ground. Paul Tierney had no option but to point to the spot. Any doubts about Raphinha's loyalty were soon put to bed after sending Raya the wrong way from twelve yards. Minutes later, there was even better news. Newcastle had doubled their lead.

Jubilation turned to anguish with twenty minutes left, after Burnley reduced the deficit, followed quickly by a Brentford equaliser courtesy of Sergi Canos. The Brentford saviour turned from hero to villain in the space of two minutes. He was booked for taking his shirt off during his goal celebration, followed moments later by a second yellow card for slicing down Raphinha. Thomas Frank was incensed. He had already lost Kristoffer Ajer to injury, and was now down to nine men.

To say the last ten minutes were tense is an understatement. Another goal from Burnley would surely send the Whites down, but Newcastle stood firm. Leeds didn't know whether to stick or twist - a goal for either side could drastically change Leeds future. Fortunately, deep into stoppage time, Harrison's effort from the edge of the area ensured the nightmare of their 21/22 campaign had a happy ending.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Phillips, Kalvin Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Roberts, Tyler Forward		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Gray, Archie Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22