Leeds missed out on the chance to climb to second in the table, as Southampton came from two goals down to grab a share of the spoils, in the souring 34 degree heat; the hottest day in Premier League history.

Jesse Marsch's Leeds dominated much of the first half, without having much to show for it. Bamford, James (who came on for Bamford on 28 mins), Harrison and Kristensen all had decent chances to break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes. Although few and far between, Southampton's best chance came on 30 minutes, when Llorente had to be at his best to deny Armstrong a one on one with Meslier. The home fans were baying for blood, but replays showed his sliding challenge was perfectly executed.

Leeds were rewarded for their hard work just thirty seconds after the interval. Harrison's low cross from the byline was glanced home by Rodrigo at the near post (a tactic the Whites had clearly rehearsed, having already tried it several times in the first half). They doubled their tally on the hour mark. Arronson's inswinging corner was met by Struijk. The ball looked destined for the top upright, but Rodrigo had to make sure. That's six goals in three games (if you count the Cagliari match).

With energy levels wavering, Saints boss Ralph HasenhuttL made three changes, and it proved Leeds undoing. With 18 minutes left on the clock, Armstrong burst down the left wing before crossing the ball low and hard into the Leeds penalty area towards Aribo. The Nigerian midfielder kept his composure, rounded Meslier before finding the back of the net, much to the anguish of three Leeds defenders on the goal line.

The goal was the shot in the arm the home side needed, and whilst Leeds began to fade, the host grew stronger and more confident. Nine minutes later, they were level. Mara's through ball carved the Leeds defence in half, and Walker-Peters made no mistake at the far post. It was only in the closing stages that Marsch bought on some substitutions, but it was far too late to influence the game!

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Roca, Marc Midfielder
		Adams, Tyler Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
		Drameh, Cody Defender		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder		17/06/1999 (23)	07/08/2022

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2022/2023
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2022-23
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2022/23