Leeds 3-3 Liverpool: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Leeds 3-3 Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Leeds United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road. The first half ended goalless despite some pressure from both sides, but Liverpool exploded into life after the break with Hugo Ekitiké scoring twice in quick succession at 48’ and 50’ to put them 2-0 up. Leeds, coming off a mixed run with a win over Chelsea but three prior losses, fought back admirably as Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back from a 73’ penalty before Anton Stach equalised at 75’.

Liverpool regained the lead through Dominik Szoboszlai’s 80’ strike, but Leeds snatched a point with Ao Tanaka’s dramatic 90+6’ goal. This result extends Liverpool’s patchy form, following draws and losses in recent outings, while Leeds showed resilience to avoid another defeat after their struggles against top sides like Manchester City. Both teams will rue missed chances in a game that swung back and forth.

Liverpool edged possession with 55% compared to Leeds’ 45%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Leeds made the most of their spells with five corners to Liverpool’s four and a solid penalty conversion. Successful dribbles favoured Liverpool at 55 against Leeds’ 42, highlighting their threat in transition, while both sides picked up three yellow cards each, pointing to a feisty encounter without any reds.

Substitutions played a role too, with Leeds using all five – Ao Tanaka, Brenden Aaronson and Wilfried Gnonto came on at 65’ for Ilia Gruev, Jaka Bijol and Noah Okafor respectively, Joël Piroe replaced Ethan Ampadu at 87’, and Sebastiaan Bornauw came on for Jayden Bogle at 90+3’. Liverpool made four changes, including Alexis Mac Allister and Joe Gomez on at 68’ for Florian Wirtz and Conor Bradley, plus Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak replacing Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitiké late on; each team recorded one assist, underlining the tight margins in a game with no injury-time goals beyond the late equaliser.

The match ignited after a tense first half, with Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké netting twice early in the second at 48’ and 50’ to seize control. Leeds turned the tide around the 73’ mark when Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted a penalty following a VAR check on Wilfried Gnonto two minutes earlier, and Anton Stach quickly followed up with a 75’ goal assisted by Brenden Aaronson to level things. Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, assisted by Ryan Gravenberch, restored their lead at 80’, but Ao Tanaka’s 90+6’ strike ensured a share of the spoils.

Disciplinary moments added edge, including yellow cards for Leeds’ Jayden Bogle at 20’ and Gabriel Gudmundsson at 26’, plus Pascal Struijk at 89’, while Liverpool saw Conor Bradley booked at 45+3’, Virgil van Dijk at 80’, and Joe Gomez at 90+1’. Triple substitutions by Leeds at 65’ injected energy, leading to their comeback, and Liverpool’s changes around 68’ and later couldn’t prevent the late drama.

Leeds United lined up in a 3-5-2 shape, relying on defensive solidity from players like Pascal Struijk and Jayden Bogle, who picked up early yellows, while Ethan Ampadu anchored midfield before making way late. Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin led the line effectively with his penalty goal, supported by Anton Stach’s timely strike and Ao Tanaka’s dramatic equaliser after coming on as a substitute. The setup allowed for width through Gabriel Gudmundsson, and substitutions like Brenden Aaronson and Wilfried Gnonto boosted their attacking partnerships in the second half.

Liverpool deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Virgil van Dijk marshalling the backline despite his yellow card, and Conor Bradley contributing from the right before being replaced. Hugo Ekitiké was pivotal up top with his quickfire brace, backed by Dominik Szoboszlai’s goalscoring threat in midfield, while Ryan Gravenberch provided a key assist. The shape facilitated creativity from players like Cody Gakpo before his substitution, and changes such as Joe Gomez and Alexis Mac Allister coming on helped maintain their edge in a fluid attacking setup.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match was Lucas Perri, who stood out with four crucial saves despite conceding three goals. His two clearances and two punches helped keep Leeds in the game during Liverpool’s dominant spells, showcasing his command of the area under pressure.

Recent Premier League matches:

• 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)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Leeds (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs West Ham (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)

Leeds can take positives from this resilient 3-3 draw against strong opposition, showing character to come back from 2-0 down, and they’ll aim to carry that momentum into their next fixture to push for a victory.

Liverpool have just drawn 3-3 away to Leeds United, adding to a mixed spell with back-to-back draws after a win over West Ham but losses to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, placing them ninth on 23 points as they chase European spots. Their next fixture is against Inter on 2025-12-09 at 20:00, with the opposition’s position yet to be confirmed, making it a key test to regain winning form in what promises to be a challenging encounter.

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