Leeds United welcomed Brentford at Elland Road earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 41st minute when Kevin Schade found the back of the net. Daniel Farke’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised for the home side in the 79th minute as the West Yorkshire club earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
Let’s take a look at how each [Leeds United](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-championship/leeds-united/) player fared during the clash against Brentford.
**GK: James Trafford – 7/10**
He made his fair share of saves during the game and did enough to limit them to just one goal.
**CB: Joe Rodon – 6.5/10**
Rodon made a solid start to the game but had to be replaced in the 33rd minute.
**CB: Jaka Bijol – 6.5/10**
He made a few crucial clearances in the first half and was substituted at half-time.
**CB: Tarik Muharemovic – 7.5/10**
Muharemovic gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Jayden Bogle of Leeds United reacts with referee Tony Harrington during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 30, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
**RM: Jayden Bogle – 7/10**
Bogle was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
**CM: Ethan Ampadu – 7/10**
He anchored the midfield well and was good on the ball.
**CM: Anton Stach – 7/10**
Stach offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made one key chance in the final third.
**LM: James Justin – 7/10**
He made a positive impact on both halves and was strong in the air.
**RAM: Brenden Aaronson – 6/10**
Aaronson was quiet in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
**LAM: Noah Okafor – 6.5/10**
He managed to shine at times, but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
**ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 7.5/10**
Calvert-Lewin was a real handful for the opposition defenders and managed to score in the 79th minute.
**Substitutes:**
**CB: Nico Elvedi – 6.5/10**
He did his fair share of defending after coming on in the 33rd minute.
**CM: Ao Tanaka – 7/10**
Tanaka anchored the midfield well and made one good run with the ball.
**RW: Harry Wilson – 6.5/10**
He caught the eye at times in the final third.
**RW: Daniel James – 6/10**
James was not shy of having a strike at goal.
**ST: Lukas Nmecha – 6.5/10**
He came off the bench and secured an assist.