Match report

Brentford Hold Off Leeds, Draw 1-1 in Premier League Clash

Brentford
Brentford
1–1
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Dec 14, 2025

Brentford held off a determined Leeds side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Griffin Park. The match saw Brentford's J. Henderson open the scoring in the 70th minute, only for Leeds' D. Calvert-Lewin to equalize just minutes later. Both teams had moments of quality but ultimately settled for a share of the points in this Premier League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Brentford 1 - Leeds 1
  • • Goal Scorer (Brentford): J. Henderson (70')
  • • Goal Scorer (Leeds): D. Calvert-Lewin (82')
  • • VAR Intervention Cancelled Penalty for Brentford's D. Ouattara at 38'
  • • Multiple Substitutions: Brentford and Leeds made several tactical changes

Lineups

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 2 A. Hickey (D)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 19 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 3 R. Henry
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 15 F. Onyeka
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk
  • 20 K. Ajer
  • 24 M. Damsgaard
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 45 R. Donovan

Leeds

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 22 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 18 A. Stach (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 19 N. Okafor (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 24 J. Justin
  • 23 S. Bornauw
  • 44 I. Gruev
  • 20 J. Harrison
  • 11 B. Aaronson
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 10 J. Piroe

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    38' Brentford Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Ouattara
  2. Brentford
    61' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hickey · On: R. Henry
  3. Brentford
    61' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: M. Damsgaard
  4. Brentford
    70' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Henderson
  5. Leeds
    73' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tanaka · On: B. Aaronson
  6. Leeds
    73' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bijol · On: W. Gnonto
  7. Brentford
    80' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Janelt · On: Y. Yarmolyuk
  8. Brentford
    81' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Jensen · On: K. Ajer
  9. Leeds
    82' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin · Assist: W. Gnonto
  10. Leeds
    89' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Gudmundsson · On: J. Justin
  11. Leeds
    90'+2 Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: J. Harrison

Match Stats

Stat Brentford Leeds
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 18
Corners 0 3
Total Passes 497 361
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 0.72 1.52
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 403 271
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brentford capitalized on an early penalty cancellation to take the lead through J. Henderson's goal in the 70th minute, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Leeds responded quickly with a goal from D. Calvert-Lewin just two minutes later, leveling the match and re-energizing their attack.