Dominic Calvert-Lewin's impressive scoring streak continued as his late header secured a 1-1 draw for Leeds United against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The goal, Calvert-Lewin's fourth in as many Premier League games, cancelled out Jordan Henderson's earlier deflected strike, earning Leeds a valuable point in their fight to avoid relegation.
The match, played on December 14, 2025, saw Leeds move three points clear of the relegation zone, while Brentford's положение remains in mid-table. The first half was largely uneventful, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Brentford had a penalty overturned after a VAR review, while Leeds' Noah Okafor tested Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with a fine run and shot.
The second half saw increased intensity, with both sides pushing for an opener. Brentford broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when Henderson, after a clever pass from substitute Mikkel Damsgaard to Rico Henry, side-footed the ball towards the near post, with a deflection off Leeds defender Jaka Bijol sending it past the goalkeeper. The goal marked Henderson's first in the Premier League since December 2021. Henderson celebrated his goal by paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota, his former Liverpool teammate.
Leeds responded strongly, and their pressure paid off in the 82nd minute. Substitute Wilfried Gnonto delivered an inviting cross from the right wing, and Calvert-Lewin rose highest to head the ball into the far corner, beyond the reach of Kelleher.
Leeds almost snatched a late winner when Ethan Ampadu's powerful shot from 25 yards narrowly missed the target. Brentford had a final opportunity in stoppage time, but Dango Ouattara's shot flew over the bar.
The result extends Leeds' unbeaten run to three matches, highlighting their recent resurgence under Daniel Farke. However, their performance in this match did not quite reach the high standards set in previous games. Brentford, on the other hand, snapped a two-game losing streak with the draw, but will be disappointed not to have secured all three points after taking the lead.
The match was a hard-fought contest, with both teams displaying determination and resilience. While the first half was cagey and lacked clear-cut chances, the second half provided more excitement and drama, ultimately ending in a deserved draw. Both teams will now look ahead to the busy festive period, aiming to build on this result and climb further up the Premier League table.
