Brentford 1-1 Leeds United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Brentford 1-1 Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Brentford and Leeds United played out a 1-1 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium. The first half was cagey with neither side finding the net, but Brentford broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when Jordan Henderson scored to put the hosts ahead. Leeds responded well, equalising in the 82nd minute through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who finished off an assist from substitute Wilfried Gnonto. Coming off a run of mixed results including back-to-back away losses to Tottenham and Arsenal, Brentford will see this as a point gained at home.

Leeds, who have been inconsistent lately with draws and losses in their recent outings like the 3-3 thriller against Liverpool, showed resilience to come back late in the game. Substitutions played a key role, with Brentford making changes around the hour mark and Leeds bringing on fresh legs in the 73rd minute that led to their equaliser. Overall, it was a fair result in a match where both teams had spells of control but lacked the cutting edge to win.

Brentford edged possession with 57% compared to Leeds’ 43%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Leeds looked sharper in transition with far more successful dribbles at 62 against Brentford’s 27. The visitors also forced three corners while Brentford had none, pointing to Leeds creating more set-piece opportunities despite less of the play. No cards were shown, keeping it a clean contest, and while there were no penalties or injury-time goals, Leeds recorded one assist which proved crucial in their leveller.

Both sides used four substitutions each, with Brentford making a double change at 61 minutes as Rico Henry replaced Aaron Hickey and Mikkel Damsgaard came on for Keane Lewis-Potter, followed by Yegor Yarmolyuk for Vitaly Janelt at 80 minutes and Kristoffer Ajer for Mathias Jensen at 81 minutes. Leeds freshened up at 73 minutes with Wilfried Gnonto replacing Jaka Bijol and Brenden Aaronson for Ao Tanaka, then James Justin for Gabriel Gudmundsson at 89 minutes and Jack Harrison for Noah Okafor in stoppage time.

The match turned in the second half with Brentford taking the lead through Jordan Henderson’s goal at 70 minutes, following their substitutions at 61 minutes where Rico Henry replaced Aaron Hickey and Mikkel Damsgaard came on for Keane Lewis-Potter. Leeds hit back at 82 minutes when Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored, assisted by Wilfried Gnonto who had just come on as a substitute at 73 minutes alongside Brenden Aaronson. Earlier, a VAR check involving Dango Ouattara at 38 minutes for Brentford added some tension but didn’t change the scoreline.

Late changes saw Brentford bring on Yegor Yarmolyuk for Vitaly Janelt at 80 minutes and Kristoffer Ajer for Mathias Jensen at 81 minutes, while Leeds introduced James Justin for Gabriel Gudmundsson at 89 minutes and Jack Harrison for Noah Okafor in added time. These moves helped maintain momentum, but the equaliser proved the decisive moment in securing a point for each side.

Brentford lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jordan Henderson playing a key role in midfield and stepping up to score the opener. Partnerships in the middle like Vitaly Janelt and Mathias Jensen provided solidity before their late substitutions, while Aaron Hickey and Keane Lewis-Potter started on the flanks but made way for Rico Henry and Mikkel Damsgaard around the hour mark.

Leeds United set up in a 3-5-2 shape, relying on width from players like Gabriel Gudmundsson before his late replacement by James Justin. Dominic Calvert-Lewin led the line effectively to grab the equaliser, supported by an assist from Wilfried Gnonto who came on for Jaka Bijol in midfield alongside Brenden Aaronson replacing Ao Tanaka.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his crucial contribution, netting one goal that secured a point for Leeds without any assists, big chances created or key passes in his stats. His late strike at 82 minutes shifted the game’s momentum and highlighted his finishing ability in a tight contest.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Brentford (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (H)

Brentford have just drawn 1-1 at home to Leeds United, leaving them in 14th place on 20 points after a patchy run that includes a home win over Burnley but losses to Tottenham, Arsenal and Brighton. They now face a tough test against Manchester City on 17 December at 19:30, with the visitors sitting second on 34 points, so Thomas Frank’s side will need to tighten up to avoid slipping further down the table and keep their mid-table security intact.

Leeds United have just come away with a 1-1 draw against Brentford, placing them 17th on 16 points following a mixed spell with a draw against Liverpool, a win over Chelsea but defeats to Manchester City and Aston Villa. Their next challenge is at home to Crystal Palace on 20 December at 20:00, where the opponents are fifth on 26 points, making it vital for Leeds to pick up points and distance themselves from the relegation scrap.

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