Dominic Calvert-Lewin extended his remarkable run of form by scoring in his fourth successive match as Leeds United came from behind to secure a well-earned 1-1 draw at Brentford on Sunday afternoon. Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson broke the deadlock for the Bee's with just 20 minutes remaining yet could still be credited an an own goal as replays show his effort was heading for the woodwork, before glancing off Bijol. Leeds refused to buckle under pressure. In a tightly contested encounter with few clear-cut chances, it was Calvert-Lewin who again proved decisive. The England international timed his run impeccably to meet a pinpoint cross from substitute Wilfried Gnonto in the 82nd minute, heading home with composure and extending his goal tally to four in as many games.

Leeds’ performance underlines the vital contribution of Calvert-Lewin’s intelligence, strength and aerial prowess up front. Fans had questioned his end product following seven goalless appearances earlier this season, but goals against Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and now Brentford have silenced doubters and injected fresh belief into Daniel Farke's side. That confidence showed in the final third, where Leeds outshot Brentford 15 to 8, registered five attempts on target to three and claimed three corners while keeping their hosts at zero. Gabriel Gudmundsson almost gifted the hosts a 35th minute lead by giving away a clumsy penalty, the Swedish International with both hands around the waist of the Burkinabé International, who obviously went to ground under the challenge.

Referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot, only for VAR to intervene and chalk the penalty off by the narrowest of offside margins, much to the relief of Leeds and their travelling fans. On the balance of play, a draw was a just outcome. Brentford had looked dangerous in bursts, but Leeds were more than a match for them, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline. Noah Okafor dominated proceedings in the first half for Leeds, demonstrating breathtaking close ball control, rapid speed and tying defenders up in knots. He was denied his third goal of the campaign only by Kelleher's outstetched leg, whilst at the other end Keane Lewis-Potter rifled a shot that Perri did well to parry to safety.

The point means Leeds remaind out of the relegation zone in 17th position in the Premier League table, three points clear of 18th place West Ham United, who lost 3-2 to Aston Villa earlier in the day, while the Whites sit two points adrift of 16th-placed Nottingham Forest. This result sees Leeds go three league matches unbeaten for the first time since August 2022, a run that proves that Daniel Farke, and his side have plenty of fight left in them.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Perri, Lucas Goalkeeper
	2	Bogle, Jayden Defender
	3	Gudmundsson, Gabriel Defender
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
	15	Bijol, Jaka Defender
	5	Struijk, Pascal Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	22	Tanaka, Ao Midfielder
	18	Stach, Anton Midfielder
	19	Okafor, Noah Midfielder
	9	Calvert-Lewin, Dominic Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	11	Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
	24	Justin, James Defender
	20	Harrison, Jack Midfielder
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	25	Byram, Sam Defender		Unused Sub
	23	Bornauw, Sebastiaan Defender		Unused Sub
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder		Unused Sub
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward		Unused Sub