Leeds United lived to fight another day, after a spirited comeback against high flying Newcastle United; yet things could have been so different had they kept their cool. Drama is never far away from Elland Road, and in truth, re-runs of the 2022-2023 campaign, should carry a public health warning and a box of Prozac.

The roof almost lifted after just seven minutes, when Leeds took the lead. Bamford's inch perfect cross found Rodrigo. His header could only be parried away by Pope, and Ayling, was on hand to bury the rebound from close range.

Twenty minutes later, Leeds had a chance to double their lead after Joelinton upended Firpo in the box. The man in black pointed to the spot, as Leeds fans everywhere dared to believe they could escape the daunting grasps of the relegation trap door.

We know what happens next, and frankly Michaela Ireland (Bamfords wife) scares me, so lets just say Leeds failed to convert their penalty. To rub salt into the Leeds Utd wounds, Newcastle equalised 90 seconds later with a spot kick of their own, through Callum Wilson.

Midway through the second half, Newcastle were awarded another penalty after Firpo decided to take over goal keeping duties, and palm the ball away to safety (Meslier would have been proud). The referee was not amused, and pointed to the spot. As punishment for the blatant disregard to the rules, he made the former Barca man stay on the field (until injury time). Cool as you like, Wilson slotted home from twelve yards.

Leeds equalised with 10 minutes remaining. The Magpies failed to clear their lines after a Forshaw corner. The ball fell kindly to Kristensen on the edge of the area. His volley took a huge deflection off Trippier as Leeds were afforded a rare piece of luck.

In truth, Leeds were good value for their draw. They defended well, frustrated the visitors, and were dangerous on the counter. With a defence, leakier than a sieve, why Leeds have left it so late in the season to actually get men behind the ball, and frustrate their opponents is a mystery.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Robles, Joel Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Wober, Max Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		McKennie, Weston Midfielder
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Roca, Marc Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Rutter, Georginio Forward		Unused Sub
		Gray, Archie Midfielder		Unused Sub

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