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Leeds United 0-0 Brentford: Hosts extend winless run to six games

David Raya
Brentford goalkeeper David Raya produced an inspired display to keep a clean sheet at Elland Road

Leeds United’s winless run in the Premier League extended to six games as they were held to a frustrating draw by Brentford.

Jesse Marsch’s side had the better chances and forced Brentford goalkeeper David Raya into several good saves at Elland Road.

Teenager Wilfried Gnonto, fresh from his double in the FA Cup win over Cardiff on Wednesday, had the best opening but his effort was kept out by Raya.

Brentford failed to produce a shot on target but kept their discipline in defence to keep Leeds out and extend their unbeaten record to eight successive games.

Bees forward Ivan Toney cut an isolated figure up front and his frustration boiled over with a tussle for possession with Robin Koch costing him a yellow card.

The point lifts Leeds up to 15th place, a point above the relegation zone, while Brentford move up to eighth.

Result suits Brentford but Leeds show signs of improvement

These two sides had produced 14 goals in their three Premier League meetings, but this one was lacking clear-cut opportunities at either end of the pitch.

Marsch and his Leeds side are under pressure and the stalemate means the hosts have only won once at Elland Road since August.

But this was a promising display as Leeds had more of the ball and produced five shots on target. Standing in their way was the in-form Raya, who made six saves to ensure a clean sheet for Thomas Frank’s side.

January signing Max Wober, making his first league start in place of injured captain Liam Cooper, produced the first attempt with a curling free-kick which went narrowly wide.

Rodrigo then forced Raya into an acrobatic save before the interval as Leeds upped the ante, but the final product was lacking.

When Gnonto was played in on the angle, the Italian’s well-struck effort was at a comfortable height for Raya to react and palm behind to safety.

Leeds’ intent against a side who have won their last three league games will have pleased the home crowd, but they lacked a clinical edge to turn one point into three and give themselves a greater safety cushion.

Brentford were resolute in their shape and were tough to break down, and a hard-earned point on the road keeps them in the hunt for European football.

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Leeds United

Starting XI

  1. Squad number1Player nameMeslier

    Average rating

    6.79

  2. Squad number2Player nameAyling

    Average rating

    6.66

  3. Squad number5Player nameKoch

    Average rating

    7.06

  4. Squad number39Player nameWöber

    Average rating

    7.12

  5. Squad number21Player nameStruijk

    Average rating

    6.49

  6. Squad number12Player nameAdams

    Average rating

    6.91

  7. Squad number8Player nameRoca

    Average rating

    6.35

  8. Squad number7Player nameAaronson

    Average rating

    6.07

  9. Squad number29Player nameGnonto

    Average rating

    7.29

  10. Squad number11Player nameHarrison

    Average rating

    6.76

  11. Squad number19Player nameRodrigo

    Average rating

    6.72

Substitutes

  1. Squad number9Player nameBamford

    Average rating

    6.60

  2. Squad number23Player nameSinisterra

    Average rating

    6.12

  3. Squad number42Player nameGreenwood

    Average rating

    6.14

Brentford

Starting XI

  1. Squad number1Player nameRaya

    Average rating

    6.29

  2. Squad number20Player nameAjer

    Average rating

    5.58

  3. Squad number5Player namePinnock

    Average rating

    5.56

  4. Squad number16Player nameMee

    Average rating

    5.86

  5. Squad number30Player nameRoerslev

    Average rating

    5.24

  6. Squad number10Player nameDasilva

    Average rating

    5.16

  7. Squad number6Player nameNørgaard

    Average rating

    5.45

  8. Squad number8Player nameJensen

    Average rating

    5.38

  9. Squad number3Player nameHenry

    Average rating

    5.34

  10. Squad number17Player nameToney

    Average rating

    5.85

  11. Squad number19Player nameMbeumo

    Average rating

    5.16

Substitutes

  1. Squad number11Player nameWissa

    Average rating

    4.87

  2. Squad number27Player nameJanelt

    Average rating

    4.93

Line-ups

Leeds

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 1Meslier
  • 2Ayling
  • 5KochBooked at 83mins
  • 39Wöber
  • 21Struijk
  • 12Adams
  • 8RocaSubstituted forGreenwoodat 87′minutes
  • 7AaronsonSubstituted forSinisterraat 69′minutes
  • 29Gnonto
  • 11Harrison
  • 19RodrigoBooked at 64minsSubstituted forBamfordat 79′minutes

Substitutes

  • 3Firpo
  • 9Bamford
  • 14Llorente
  • 22Robles
  • 23Sinisterra
  • 24Rutter
  • 25Kristensen
  • 30Gelhardt
  • 42Greenwood

Brentford

Formation 3-5-2

  • 1Raya
  • 20Ajer
  • 5Pinnock
  • 16Mee
  • 30Roerslev
  • 10DasilvaSubstituted forJaneltat 60′minutes
  • 6Nørgaard
  • 8Jensen
  • 3Henry
  • 17ToneyBooked at 71mins
  • 19MbeumoSubstituted forWissaat 74′minutesBooked at 88mins

Substitutes

  • 2Hickey
  • 9Schade
  • 11Wissa
  • 13M Jorgensen
  • 14Ghoddos
  • 22Strakosha
  • 23Lewis-Potter
  • 24Damsgaard
  • 27Janelt

Referee:
Peter Bankes

Attendance:
36,260

Match Stats

Live Text

  1. Match ends, Leeds United 0, Brentford 0.

  2. Second Half ends, Leeds United 0, Brentford 0.

  3. Robin Koch (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  4. Foul by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).

  5. Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Vitaly Janelt.

  6. Attempt missed. Ivan Toney (Brentford) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rico Henry with a cross.

  7. Offside, Leeds United. Pascal Struijk tries a through ball, but Patrick Bamford is caught offside.

  8. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  9. Foul by Ivan Toney (Brentford).

  10. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) is shown the yellow card.

  11. Substitution, Leeds United. Sam Greenwood replaces Marc Roca.

  12. Marc Roca (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  13. Foul by Ethan Pinnock (Brentford).

  14. Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Robin Koch.

  15. Attempt missed. Mads Roerslev (Brentford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Christian Nørgaard.

  16. Robin Koch (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  17. Foul by Robin Koch (Leeds United).

  18. Ivan Toney (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  19. Tyler Adams (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  20. Foul by Mathias Jensen (Brentford).

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