Match report

Leeds Defeats Brentford 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Brentford
Brentford
1–2
FT
Leeds
Leeds
May 22, 2022

In a tightly contested Premier League encounter, Leeds managed to secure a valuable victory over Brentford with a final score of 2-1. The game saw key contributions from both Raphinha and J. Harrison for Leeds, while S. Canos briefly levelled the match for Brentford.

Key Facts

  • • Leeds defeated Brentford 2–1 in a crucial Premier League fixture.
  • • Raphinha scored from a penalty at the 56th minute to give Leeds an early lead.
  • • S. Canos equalized for Brentford with a goal in the 78th minute, assisted by Y. Wissa.
  • • J. Harrison secured the win for Leeds with a late goal in injury time (90+4).
  • • Brentford’s S. Canos was sent off in the 80th minute after receiving a second yellow card.

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 29 M. Sørensen (D)
  • 21 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 17 I. Toney (F)
  • 11 Y. Wissa (F)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Dasilva
  • 7 Sergi Canós
  • 26 S. Baptiste
  • 23 J. Jeanvier
  • 15 F. Onyeka
  • 30 M. Rasmussen
  • 36 F. Stevens
  • 43 N. Young-Coombes
  • 40 Álvaro Fernández

Leeds

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 21 P. Struijk
  • 43 M. Klich
  • 35 C. Cresswell
  • 26 L. Bate
  • 33 L. Hjelde
  • 63 A. Gray
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 46 J. Shackleton
  • 11 T. Roberts

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    20' Leeds Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Gelhardt
  2. Brentford
    55' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    David Raya

    Foul

  3. Leeds
    56' Leeds Goal · Penalty
    Raphinha
  4. Brentford
    58' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Jensen · On: J. Dasilva
  5. Brentford
    63' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Henry · On: S. Canos
  6. Brentford
    70' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mads Bech Sørensen · On: S. Baptiste
  7. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gelhardt · On: Pascal Struijk
  8. Brentford
    78' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    I. Toney

    Argument

  9. Brentford
    78' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Canos · Assist: Y. Wissa
  10. Brentford
    79' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Canos
  11. Brentford
    80' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    S. Canos

    Foul

  12. Brentford
    80' Brentford Card · Red Card
    S. Canos

    Foul

  13. Leeds
    82' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    K. Phillips

    Foul

  14. Leeds
    85' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Greenwood · On: M. Klich
  15. Leeds
    90'+4 Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Harrison

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Leeds
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 412 438
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 319 326
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted when Raphinha converted a penalty to put Leeds ahead, leading to Brentford making multiple substitutions within minutes.
  • ▸ S. Canos' goal at 78' brought the match level and briefly gave hope to Brentford, only for S. Canos to be sent off just two minutes later.
  • ▸ Leeds capitalized on Brentford's numerical disadvantage with a late goal by J. Harrison in injury time, sealing their victory.