Newcastle United's six game winning run came to an end as Leeds ground out a goalless draw at St James Park. It was far from pretty, but when you're hovering dangerously close to the drop zone - needs must.

At times, Leeds got ten men behind the ball, and when that failed, Meslier proved a more than capable last line of defence. The Geordies had their chances, but lacked quality in the final third; that's not taking anything away from Leeds, who stuck to their plan, and frustrated their hosts.

Offensively, Leeds had little to offer, and rarely ventured into Newcastle's final third, but that didn't matter. Not many teams will pick up points at St James Park this season, let alone keep a clean sheet. Cooper, for all his faults, put in a Captain's performance at the weekend, long may that continue.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Adams, Tyler Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Roca, Marc Midfielder
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Robles, Joel Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Firpo, Junior Defender		Unused Sub
		Llorente, Diego Defender		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub

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