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This video can not be played Brentford held to goalless draw at Leeds At a glance Lukas Nmecha forces Caoimhin Kelleher into a smart early save Brentford's 19-goal striker Thiago restricted to a single shot off target Leeds push with flurry of corners in stoppage time but fail to break deadlock PLAYER RATER Leeds United moved four points clear of the Premier League's bottom three with a 0-0 draw against Brentford at Elland Road. The hosts had the better of the chances in what was a largely forgettable affair but had to settle for a point. With Chelsea and Liverpool both losing earlier on Saturday, Brentford had the chance to move within a point of the top five with victory. But it was Leeds who showed more promising signs in the early stages, Lukas Nmecha striking well from range to force Caoimhin Kelleher into a decent save. Long-range strikes were the theme of the night with Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka both trying their luck after the break, only to be denied by Kelleher. Bees top scorer Igor Thiago, chasing his 20th goal of the season, was kept largely at bay by a disciplined Leeds defence and could only fire wide when a chance came his way. The most sustained spell of pressure from either side came in stoppage time when the hosts forced a flurry of corners but were unable to find the breakthrough. Brentford move back up to seventh with the point, while Leeds remain 15th. Have your say on Leeds' display What did you make of Brentford's performance? This video can not be played Leeds 'missing composure' against 'mature' Brentford - Farke Leeds' lack of bite in front of goal was highlighted once again. It marked the fourth consecutive Premier League game that the Whites have failed to find the net. Daniel Farke's side are without a goal in the top flight since mid-February and it was clear to see why at Elland Road. It was not for the want of trying, but Leeds simply lacked the spark, though the same could have been said for their opponents. They won back possession seven times in the final third, their second highest tally of the season, but still were unable to create anything clear-cut. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, recalled to the England squad on Friday, was anonymous but had nothing to work with. It was hard to judge his performance because he was never presented with a chance to take. Despite the negatives, it is another point for Farke's men on their quest for survival but, with the bottom six being so congested, you would have to think that sooner rather than later, that spark will need igniting. This video can not be played Andrews has 'immense pride' for his side after 'disruptive' week Brentford had the opportunity to move level on points with Chelsea and just one behind Liverpool in fifth with a win at Elland Road but you would not have thought that carrot was dangling above them in what was a lacklustre performance. The Bees had just two shots won target, mustering up an expected goals tally of 0. 46. It was the third consecutive draw in the Premier League for Keith Andrews side, who appear to have lost that cutting-edge that has seen them defy the odds many times this season. Perhaps it is just a case of them running out of steam in what has been a season of exceeding expectation to date. Either way, it appears the international break has come at the right time for Brentford, who still have the opportunity to challenge for a spot in Europe. After the international break, Leeds United travel to London to take on West Ham United in an FA Cup quarter-final tie on Sunday, 5 April (16: 30 BST). Brentford do not return to action until Saturday, 11 April when they host Everton in the Premier League (15: 00 BST). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Last Updated 21st March 2026 at 21: 58 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Keith Andrews Formation: 5 - 3 - 2 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Keith Andrews Formation: 5 - 3 - 2 Leeds Leeds United Brentford Brentford High chance of scoring Medium chance of scoring Low chance of scoring Dominant period Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. 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Four of the last six league games between Brentford and Leeds have been drawn, with both sides winning once each in that run. Brentford have lost just one of their last 13 Premier League games against newly promoted opponents (W11 D1), a 1-2 defeat at Sunderland in August 2025. Leeds are winless in their last five Premier League games (D3 L2), failing to score in each of their last three. They last had a longer run without a goal in February/March 2022 (4 games). Leeds have lost 1-0 in their last two Premier League home games against Manchester City and Sunderland. They last lost three in a row at Elland Road in March 2022 (4), while they last did so without scoring in September 1997. Across the last three seasons, Brentford have dropped more points from winning positions than any other Premier League side (69), drawing 2-2 from 2-0 ahead against bottom side Wolves last time out. Brentford lost seven of their first eight away Premier League games this season (W1), with only Wolves (1) picking up fewer points on the road than the Bees in this time (3). Brentford have now won five of their last seven on the road (D1 L1), with only Arsenal (18) picking up more away points than the Bees in this run (16). Excluding penalties, Leeds have scored a higher share of their Premier League goals from set pieces this season than any other side (35. 1% - 13/37). However, only Everton and Wolves (6 each) have conceded fewer goals from set pieces (excl. pens) this term than Brentford (7). No player has created more chances from set plays in the Premier League this season than Leeds United’s Anton Stach (27, level with Bruno Fernandes). Brentford’s Igor Thiago has netted 19 Premier League goals this season and he could be the third Bees player to score 20 in a season, along with Ivan Toney in 2022-23 and Bryan Mbeumo in 2024-25 – should Thiago score, the Bees would have the most different players score 20+ goals in a season since they joined the league in 2021-22. Match ends, Leeds United 0, Brentford 0. Second Half ends, Leeds United 0, Brentford 0. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Jaka Bijol (Leeds United). Attempt blocked. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United). Dango Ouattara (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock. Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jaka Bijol. Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Igor Thiago. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Daniel James (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford). Attempt saved. Noah Okafor (Leeds United) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford). Assisted by James Justin. Handball by Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United). Substitution, Leeds United. Daniel James replaces Pascal Struijk. Pascal Struijk (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Igor Thiago (Brentford). Substitution, Brentford. Dango Ouattara replaces Kevin Schade. Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.