Match report

Leeds Hold Off Brighton for a 1-1 Draw in Premier League Clash

Leeds
Leeds
1–1
FT
Brighton
Brighton
May 15, 2022

Leeds held off Brighton for a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash at Elland Road. Despite an early goal by Brighton's Daniel Welbeck, Leeds showed resilience and equalized late through Pascal Struijk.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton took the lead with a 21st-minute goal from Daniel Welbeck, assisted by Yves Bissouma.
  • • Leeds leveled the score in the 90th minute through Pascal Struijk's header, set up by Jack Gelhardt.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match, including Leeds' Rodrigo, who came on for Firpo and was later shown a yellow card.
  • • Brighton faced several yellow cards during their defensive efforts, notably from Tariq Lamptey in stoppage time.

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 6 L. Cooper (D)
  • 14 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 5 R. Koch (D)
  • 3 Junior Firpo (D)
  • 43 M. Klich (M)
  • 23 K. Phillips (M)
  • 22 J. Harrison (M)
  • 19 Rodrigo (M)
  • 10 Raphinha (M)
  • 30 J. Gelhardt (F)

Substitutes

  • 46 J. Shackleton
  • 21 P. Struijk
  • 42 S. Greenwood
  • 54 N. Kenneh
  • 26 L. Bate
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 35 C. Cresswell
  • 63 A. Gray
  • 33 L. Hjelde

Brighton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
  • 34 J. Veltman (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 3 Cucurella (D)
  • 13 P. Groß (F)
  • 20 S. March (M)
  • 8 Y. Bissouma (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (F)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 18 D. Welbeck (F)
  • 11 L. Trossard (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 A. Webster
  • 14 A. Lallana
  • 2 T. Lamptey
  • 17 S. Alzate
  • 23 J. Steele
  • 24 S. Duffy
  • 57 O. Offiah
  • 58 E. Ferguson
  • 9 N. Maupay

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    21' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: Y. Bissouma
  2. Brighton
    62' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. March · On: A. Webster
  3. Brighton
    65' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  4. Leeds
    68' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Koch · On: J. Shackleton
  5. Leeds
    71' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Firpo

    Foul

  6. Brighton
    74' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Caicedo · On: A. Lallana
  7. Leeds
    81' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo

    Foul

  8. Leeds
    83' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Firpo · On: Pascal Struijk
  9. Leeds
    83' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Klich · On: S. Greenwood
  10. Leeds
    84' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cooper

    Persistent fouling

  11. Brighton
    87' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Trossard · On: T. Lamptey
  12. Brighton
    90'+1 Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lamptey

    Time wasting

  13. Leeds
    90'+2 Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    Pascal Struijk · Assist: J. Gelhardt

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Brighton
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 70% 74%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 15
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 394 403
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 276 298
Shots Inside Box 14 12
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Daniel Welbeck put Brighton ahead and set the tone for a cautious approach by Leeds.
  • ▸ Pascal Struijk's late equalizer restored parity, demonstrating Leeds' determination to hold their ground in this crucial match.