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Dominic Calvert-Lewin joined Leeds as a free agent in the summer At a glance Brentford have penalty decision overturned by VAR for offside Jordan Henderson scores first Premier League goal since December 2021 Dominic Calvert-Lewin nets in fourth successive Premier League game Brentford in 14th place, Leeds in 17th PLAYER RATINGS Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his fine scoring run to rescue a point for Leeds against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium. The striker netted for the fourth straight game - the first time since five for Everton in 2020 - with a close-range header in the 82nd minute. It cancelled out Jordan Henderson's first Brentford goal with a deflected effort in the 70th minute - the England midfielder's first Premier League goal since December 2021 for Liverpool in a Merseyside derby. In a game of few chances, Brentford were awarded a penalty late in the first half when Dango Ouattara felt contact from Gabriel Gudmundsson, but the decision was overturned for offside after a lengthy check by the video assistant referee (VAR). Bees goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made four saves, but was never seriously troubled until summer signing Calvert-Lewin was afforded too much space to guide his header home. Brentford climb up to 14th in the standings, with Leeds 17th and three points clear of the relegation zone. Have your say on Brentford’s performance What did you make of Leeds’ display? Following successive defeats at Arsenal and Tottenham, boss Keith Andrews made four changes to his starting line-up in the hope of getting back on track at fortress Gtech. Brentford have picked up 17 of their 20 points this term on home soil - only Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Sunderland have enjoyed greater success on their own patch. Keane Lewis-Potter's snap shot was their only attacking moment of note in the first half after VAR had denied the Bees a chance to score from the penalty spot. They did force Leeds on the back foot in the second period and eventually got their reward through Henderson's low effort that struck visiting defender Jaka Bijol on its way to the net. At 35 years and 180 days, he became Brentford's oldest ever Premier League scorer and marked it with a celebration tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash, along with his brother Andre Silva, in July. But Andrews' side were unable to build momentum and guilty of letting Leeds' talisman Calvert-Lewin rise to head in the equaliser from Wilfried Gnonto's cross. It is just the second time this season Brentford have dropped points at home - also doing so against Manchester City. Daniel Farke's future as Leeds manager has looked much more secure since he switched things up to play with a 3-5-2 formation earlier this month. An agonising injury-time loss at Manchester City, victory over Chelsea and comeback draw against Liverpool helped to silence his critics and the German set his side out in that same structure once again at Brentford. Those results are likely have earned Farke enough credit to keep his job if they lost at Brentford, but his players showed similar spirit to ensure that wasn't the case. Leeds undoubtedly look more organised at the back in this new system and nullified the hosts for most of the game. Heads could have dropped when they conceded the opener but Henderson's goal only served to galvanise the visitors. Calvert-Lewin had a largely quiet game, but there was little doubt he would convert when he leaped high in the air to meet Gnonto's cross. Farke said he was "desperate" to sign the 28-year-old on a free transfer following his release by Everton and, after a slow start, Leeds are now reaping the rewards as he stays fit and shows the form that earned him England honours. Calls for a return to the Three Lions fold may feel premature, but if he maintains this scoring streak, he might help save Leeds from relegation and force his way into the reckoning for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 14th December 2025 at 18: 27 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Keith Andrews Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Manager: Keith Andrews Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Brentford have won just one of their four Premier League games against Leeds (D2 L1), beating them 5-2 at home in September 2022. Leeds have won just one of their last 12 away league games against Brentford (D4 L7), beating them 2-1 on the final day of the 2021-22 campaign to preserve their Premier League status. Leeds have lost their last nine Premier League games in London, with their last victory coming at Brentford in May 2022. It’s their second longest losing run in the capital in the top-flight, after a 12-game streak between March 1925 and September 1930. Brentford have lost their last two Premier League games, losing 2-0 to both Arsenal and Tottenham. The Bees haven’t lost three in a row since February 2024, while they’ve never gone three in a row without scoring in the competition. Leeds have netted three goals in each of their last two Premier League matches (3-1 v Chelsea, 3-3 v Liverpool), as many times as they’d done so in their previous 37 combined. The last time the Whites scored 3+ goals in three top-flight games in a row was in December 2001. In their last two Premier League matches, Leeds have started in a 3-5-2 formation, avoiding defeat in both (W1 D1). Brentford have played seven games in the competition against sides starting in that formation, failing to win any of their first five (D1 L4) but winning their last two in April and August 2024 against Sheffield United and Southampton respectively. Leeds have conceded five goals in the five minutes of games after half-time in the Premier League this season, more than any other side. It’s only the third time they’ve conceded that many goals in that timeframe in a single season, also doing so in 2002-03 (5) and 2003-04 (6). Leeds have lost their last eight Premier League matches played on Sundays, conceding 24 goals, including two defeats this season to Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. No team in Premier League history has lost nine Sunday games in a row. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in three consecutive Premier League appearances for Leeds, only once having a longer scoring streak in the competition – he scored in his first five games in the 2020-21 season for Everton. The only Englishmen to score in four in a row in the competition for the Whites are Rod Wallace (five in November/December 1993) and Michael Bridges (two runs of four in 1999-00). Brentford’s Igor Thiago has scored seven goals in his last five home Premier League appearances, scoring a penalty in each of his last three. Only two players have scored a penalty in four home games in a row: Dion Dublin in 1997-98 for Coventry and James Beattie in 2002 for Southampton. Delay in match because of an injury Mathias Jensen (Brentford). Foul by Aaron Hickey (Brentford). Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Igor Thiago (Brentford). Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford). Assisted by Ethan Ampadu with a cross. Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (Leeds United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Attempt missed. Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner. Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Jordan Henderson. Attempt missed. Anton Stach (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Second Half begins Brentford 0, Leeds United 0. First Half ends, Brentford 0, Leeds United 0. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Noah Okafor (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ao Tanaka with a headed pass. Attempt saved. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Lucas Perri (Leeds United). Assisted by Jordan Henderson. Michael Kayode (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United). Attempt blocked. Noah Okafor (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Bogle with a cross. Foul by Igor Thiago (Brentford). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.